Global Trade & Economics

J.C. Penney Says Trump's Proposed Tariffs Will Impact Women More

June 21, 2019

Women would bear the brunt of the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on apparel coming from China, according to J.C. Penney Co.

Podcast | The Ever-Changing World of Global Trade Management

June 21, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Global trade management is in a state of constant flux. How can importers and exporters keep up with what’s going on?

The Era of ‘Made in China’ Is Over, Says World’s Top Bicycle Maker

June 20, 2019

Bloomberg

Giant Manufacturing Co. saw the writing on the wall early on. The world’s biggest bicycle maker started moving production of U.S.-bound orders out of its China facilities as soon as it heard Trump threaten tariff action in September.

Trade War Has Intel Reviewing Global Supply Chain, CEO Says

June 18, 2019

Bloomberg

Both foreign and domestic companies are pivoting production away from China amid Trump’s efforts to reset the parameters for global trade and manufacturing.

India Increases Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War Heats Up

June 17, 2019

Bloomberg

India has imposed higher customs duties on a raft of U.S. goods effective this week in response to similar measures taken by Washington.

Google Is Moving More Hardware Production Out of China

June 17, 2019

Bloomberg

While Google’s hardware production in China pales in comparison to the likes of Apple, its shift may herald a broader trend as tensions between Beijing and Washington escalate.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Unlocking the Mysterious World of Security Tokens and Blockchain

June 14, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The blockchain-based security token offers a new and potentially lucrative opportunity for investors. But it might not be quite ready for prime time.

Trump Tariff Threat: This Mexico Border Town Is Still Feeling the Pain

June 13, 2019

Bloomberg

The turmoil in Laredo started soon after President Donald Trump’s threat to put tariffs on Mexican goods. It hasn’t let up since — even after he backed down.