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'Brexit Is Scaring Businesses to Death': Two Experts Debate the Data

Two former members of Bank of England’s interest rate-setting committee discuss the outlook as industry warns of job losses.

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Trump Tariffs Force Companies to Rework Supply Chains

From global manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson Inc to small tech startups, companies are scrambling to rework supply chains built for an era of stable, open trade policy that is now under threat.

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Opinion: What the Supreme Court's Internet Sales Tax Ruling Says About the State of Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers that have seen their businesses upended, and some literally destroyed, by the rise of e-commerce finally had a moment of vindication last week: The U.S. Supreme Court, in a landmark 5-4 ruling, basically gives states the green light to have online retailers collect sales tax just like any local retailer.

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As First U.S. Plant Opens, Volvo Concerned About Future of Global Trade

When Volvo Car Group broke ground on its first U.S. assembly plant in 2015, it was a proud proof point for the Swedish automaker’s rebound and global expansion, not a chess move in anticipation of a possible trade war.

Aerospace and Defense Companies Are Jumping on the Blockchain Train

The potential benefits of blockchain technology appeal to the aerospace/defense sector with 86 percent of them expect to integrate blockchain into their corporate systems within three years, according to new research from Accenture.

How to Conduct a ‘Health Check’ on Your Supply Chain

What do supply chains have in common with humans? They both need occasional health checks.

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This E-Commerce Start-Up Wants to Save Family Farms. Big Ag Is Fighting Back.

Mark Gath’s farmhouse in Luverne, Minnesota, sits 30 miles down country roads from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. From that base in the heartland, Gath, a sturdy man in boots and a blue shirt, farms more than 10,000 acres of corn and soybeans with the help of his wife, Leah, and sons Dalton and Stetson. Though his farm is larger than average, he feels squeezed by low commodity prices and the rising costs of seeds, pesticides and equipment. “Everyone is scared out here,” he says.

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Companies Spent a Record $1.5Tr on Shipping Costs in 2017

U.S. businesses are spending more on transportation and warehousing as demand and prices for logistics services increase.

Supply Chain Caught in Crossfire of U.S.-China Trade Conflict

The Trump administration’s China tariffs spared some finished goods like smartphones and washing machines, while charges on parts and components could drive up costs in the U.S. supply chain.

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Global Circular Fashion Initiatives Receive $1.5M in Funding

C&A Foundation announced $1.5m in funding for five circular fashion initiatives worldwide to bridge the gap in implementing circular business models throughout the global apparel value chain.

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With Tariffs, Trump Starts Unraveling a Quarter-Century of U.S.-China Economic Ties

President Trump imposed tariffs Friday on $50bn in Chinese products, signaling his willingness to unwind nearly a quarter-century of growing commercial links between the world’s two largest economies unless Beijing agrees to transform the way it conducts business.

As Shipping Costs Soar, Supply Chains Get a Makeover

Retailers and manufacturers are taking stock of their transportation costs and exploring alternatives as a capacity crunch in freight is driving up prices and causing shipping delays.

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