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Blindsided by Tariffs? Not if This Bipartisan Bill Goes Through
"Our tariff policy has run amok over the past few years and this is a welcome step in the right direction,"…
Chinese Companies Report ‘Falling Orders,’ Trade Official Says
The "slowdown in external demand is the biggest uncertainty faced by China's trade," said Wang Shouwen…
FMC Trying to Fix Messy Import-Export Imbalance
The agency is seeking stakeholder feedback on a rule that would require carriers to justify why they refused…
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China Tariffs Under a Microscope as Congress Moves to Advance Trade Bill
Several factors are bringing the Section 301 duties back into the spotlight.
Proposed De Minimis Changes Could Lead to ‘Supply Chain Whack-a-Mole’
Proposed legislation to amend Section 321 benefits could lead to changes in the complex network of…
Sourcing at Magic Showcases American Suppliers, Sustainable Production
A focus on near- and re-shoring emerged at Sourcing at Magic, where exhibitors from the Americas took center…
Ex-Trump Adviser Weighs in on Tariffs, Trade Policy, Ukraine, China
"I think everyone in this room knows none of that happened," Gary Cohn said of Trump's aim to use tariffs to…
Is Nearshoring the Next Trend in Sourcing?
Proximity is a big perk for U.S. brands looking for close-to-home production.
Why Futures Contracts May Be the Key to Stabilizing Freight Rates
Six new futures contracts are scheduled to start trading in February, as freight rates remain north of 165…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act with Overwhelming Support
Industry trade groups praised the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA21) in the House of…
U.S. and Japan Form Partnership on Trade
The initial areas of cooperation will include issues such as third-country concerns and labor and…
Is Port Congestion a National Security Issue?
Amid port congestion and pending trade legislation, supply chain stakeholders and federal officials must…
Logistics Delays Drive Brands, Retailers to Share in Challenges
The symbiosis between brands and retailers hinges on their shared goal of getting product into the hands of…
Levi’s and Tommy Join Public-Private Coalition Combating Counterfeits
Law enforcement is teaming up with leading business organizations and brands to form a new coalition with the…
How Footwear Production Countries Can Get a Leg up on China, Vietnam
U.S. footwear is dominated by China, Vietnam and Indonesia, but other nations can leverage unique value…