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EU to Abandon Combustion Engine Ban in Win for Carmakers

Under the new proposal, the European Commission will lower the requirements that would have halted sales of new gasoline and diesel-fueled cars starting in 2035.

The Ford factory in Saarlouis, Germany. Photo: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg

Louisiana to Get $850M to Build Rare Earth Refinery

Construction on the refinery is scheduled to begin in 2027, with production targeted for the third quarter of 2028.

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Supply Chain Uncertainty Likely 'Here to Stay' in 2026

Supply chain leaders are entering the new year focused less on returning to a state of stability, and more on managing volatility as a constant.

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Rethinking Supplier Contracts in the AI Era

AI is poised to transform how procurement works and improve its reputation, so that more companies will see it as the force multiplier it was always meant to be.

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China Finalizes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on EU Pork Imports

China first opened its investigation in June 2024, alleging that the trading bloc had been flooding the Chinese market with pork and pig byproducts priced well below local market rates.

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VW to Shut Down Production at German Plant

VW's 24-year-old Dresden, Germany, plant is scheduled to cease production on December 16, and will soon be converted into a technology research hub.

A Volkswagen plant in Mosel, Germany. Photo: iStock / aquatarkus

Ford Backs off All-EV Large Vehicles

The company predicted a $19.5 billion hit to profits as a result of the strategic shift.

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Airbus Supplier Tells Workers Quality Fixes Are Coming

Airbus has reportedly sent inspectors to check on production, which is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks to replace the faulty parts.

An Airbus A321XLR plane. Photo: Axel Heimken/AFP/Getty Images via Bloomberg.

Canadian Provinces to Sell Remaining Stockpiles of American Liquor

Several Canadian provinces halted all sales of U.S. liquor early in March 2025, in protest of President Donald Trump's announced tariffs against the country.

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A New KPI for Supply Chain Performance: Decision Velocity

Decision velocity measures how quickly and effectively an organization can sense change, decide on the best course of action, and execute that decision.

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EU to End De Minimis with Flat Customs Fee in 2026

The EU also plans to enact a separate handling fee on low-value parcels in November of 2026, although negotiations on the specifics of that policy are still ongoing.

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Chinese Supplier to Assume Control of Roomba Parent Company

The Roomba maker's debts include $100 million to Chinese robotics manufacturer Picea, and $3.4 million to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for unpaid tariffs.

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