A turnaround has been derailed by product delays, problems with quality, higher tariffs in the U.S., its largest market, as well as a slowdown in China.

Improving supply chain sustainability dropped from the third highest priority last year, to just the seventh in 2026.

Long before ESG became formalized, procurement teams pursued lean principles. 

In a statement posted to his Truth Social platform, Trump warned trade partners not to "play games" in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision.

No clarification was provided regarding the collection of IEEPA tariffs in the three days between the Supreme Court's ruling and CBP's announcement.

The uplift to 15%, announced by Trump one day later after the 10% rate, has yet to be implemented, but could be introduced at any time.

The latest plaintiffs to sue for refunds included FedEx Corp., which didn’t specify how much the company had paid in levies.

Although there are clear precedents, the current plan has some unusual factors.

The legislation would set a 180-day deadline to process all tariff refunds, and would require Customs and Border Protection to pay interest.

The decree issued on February 23 orders the Panama Maritime Authority to occupy the ports for "reasons of urgent social interest."