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Diplomacy Through Supply Chain ‘Containment’: Does It Really Work?

In recent years, as world economies have become more interconnected, politicians have increasingly used regulations as a means of advancing foreign policy.

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Automakers Get a Break on Tariffs, for Now

The tariffs were set to disrupt a third of car production in North America within a week.

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Panama’s President Accuses Trump of Lying to Congress Over Canal

Trump told lawmakers in Washington on March 4 that Panama had broken the agreements it made when it took over the waterway a quarter-century ago.

A ship in the Cocoli Locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City. Photographer: Tarina Rodriguez/Bloomberg

Tesla’s China Sales Slump Adds to Worrying Global Slowdown

Tesla’s weakening numbers in China, the world’s biggest auto market, are in stark contrast to BYD, whose sales were up 161% year-on-year.

The Tesla Inc.Gigafactory in Shanghai. Source: Bloomberg

Egg Prices Rising Beyond the Impact of Avian Flu, Report Suggests

The highly concentrated egg market may also be contributing to the soaring consumer prices — and the spread of the virus, according to Food and Water Watch.

Which came first — the avian flu outbreak, or the hike in prices? Photo: iStock/K.INABA

The Growing Cost of Blind Spots in Modern Supply Chains

As uncertainty has become the new norm for supply chains, previously tried-and-true crisis management strategies are no longer equipped to keep up with the pace of today's disruptions.

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Chinese Company to Sell Stake in Panama Canal Ports

U.S. president Donald Trump recently accused the Panamanian administration of allowing China to control the Panama canal.

Panama Canal, Panama. Photo: iStock / Marina113

Ontario Province Takes Retaliatory Action Against U.S. Tariffs

"This is not the outcome we wanted," said Doug Ford. "We have no choice; we have to respond."

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Target, Best Buy Warn U.S. Consumers of Higher Prices From Tariffs

High grocery prices are squeezing lower-income consumers.

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

U.S. Import Tariffs Will Drive up Prices, Experts Say

Mexico continued to attempt to negotiate with the Trump administration right up to the deadline. Canada swore to introduce retaliatory tariffs.

Will tariffs topple Modelo from its No. 1 spot in the U.S.? Photo: iStock/NoDerog

USPS Rolls Out Next-Day Delivery in 28 States

The service — which was launched on March 1 — will provide next-day delivery for packages up to 20 pounds within up to 150 miles from origin.

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The Focus on Supply Chain Increases Dramatically at America’s Top Companies

Third in a series of articles for SupplyChainBrain analyzing how often the term “supply chain” appears in the annual reports of S&P 500 companies.

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