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Legal Challenge to Trump Tariffs Leaves Supply Chains in Limbo

Without certainty, it's impossible to make the difficult decisions needed to mitigate any potential impacts from tariffs.

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Walmart Pledges Transparency on Prices After Drawing Trump’s Ire

Trump blasted Walmart in May on social media after the retailer said it would raise prices of some goods in the wake of new tariffs.

East San Francisco Bay Area. November 2020. Photo: iStock.com/Sundry Photography

U.K. Gets Temporary Reprieve from 50% Tariffs

Trump said in the order that the U.K. needed "different treatment" because of the U.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) signed on May 8.

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U.S. Manufacturing, Imports in Slump

The manufacturing sector has been in contraction for most of the past two years.

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U.S. Retailers Look to Steer Sourcing Away from China

Target Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez said that the retailer has reduced the share of products it sources from China from 60% in 2017, to 30% today.

A shopper leaves a Target store in New York. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

How to Build Lasting Supplier Relationships in China

In the midst of economic and trade turmoil, it’s the responsibility of business leaders to develop and maintain effective relationships with supply chain partners.

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Logistics Industry Fights Through 'Fog of Global Commerce'

The logistics industry in 2024 returned to pre-pandemic levels in certain areas, but also dealt with flat business volumes, excess truck capacity and rising operation costs.

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Arbitrator Issues New Collective Bargaining Deal to CPKC

The deal — which includes a 3% wage increase — will be backdated to take effect on January 1, 2024, and runs through the end of 2027.

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OECD Downgrades Worldwide Economic Growth Forecast

The intergovernmental organization, which advises governments on economic policies, warned that "weakened economic prospects will be felt around the world, with almost no exception."

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Report: Geopolitical Uncertainty Causes Dip in Business Optimism

In the U.S., business optimism dipped by more than 3%, while greater declines were seen in Mexico and South Korea.

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Canada Premiers Pitch Carney on New Pipelines, Ports and Mines

The meeting was a first step toward Carney fulfilling his campaign promise to reduce Canada’s overwhelming reliance on the U.S. as an export market.

The Port of Prince Rupert in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. One project being pitched by premiers is an economic corridor running from the western port to Churchill, Manitoba. Photo: Ben Nelms/Bloomberg

Gebrüder Weiss Expands Freight Business into Thailand

The logistics company opened for business in Thailand on June 1, with a team of 20 employees based out of Bangkok.

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