Apparel

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Trump Delays Suspension of Duty-Free Exception on Chinese Goods

February 10, 2025

On Feb. 3 Trump revoked a “de minimis” rule that previously allowed small packages under $800 to enter the U.S. duty free. On Feb. 7, he reinstated it.

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Trump’s China Trade Crackdown Sparks Shipping Chaos, Price Hikes

February 9, 2025

Bloomberg

Trump’s orders have highlighted the complex supply chain that underpins the flow of packages.

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UPDATE

USPS Reverses Decision to Stop Delivering Parcels from China

February 5, 2025

SupplyChainBrain

Close to half of all parcels entering the U.S. under de minimis exemptions were sent from China, according to a 2023 report by U.S. Congress.

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Xi’s Careful Reply to Trump Tariffs Shows China Has More to Lose

February 4, 2025

Bloomberg

China’s options range from promises to buy more American oil and gas and keeping the yuan stable to delivering on the Phase One deal.

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Trump Targets Loophole Temu, Shein Used to Take On Amazon

February 3, 2025

Bloomberg

Trump’s decision to end de minimis tariff exemptions is expected to hit a fast-growing market segment.

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Supply Chains 2025: The Uncertainty Principle

February 3, 2025

Robert J. Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.

MANUFACTURING

Reshaping the Future and Global Competitiveness of U.S. Manufacturing

February 3, 2025

Jim de Vries, Founder and Managing Partner, Enhance International Group, LLC

By blending its strengths in innovation with proven global best practices, the U.S. can reclaim its position as a manufacturing leader.

FASHION & APPAREL

Planning and Profiting Through Peak Season

February 3, 2025

Samuel Dorsa, Manager, Engineering and Fashion Lead, Miebach

Companies that approach peak season spikes with a comprehensive, cross-functional strategy are better positioned to strengthen customer loyalty and boost profits.

RETAIL

How Retailers Are Adapting to A Savvy Consumer

February 3, 2025

Jeff Pepperworth, President and CEO, iGPS Logistics

Many consumer habits are returning to some semblance of normal as the economy recovers. But consumers aren’t adopting old habits with the same elasticity.

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Canada, Mexico Hit Back at Trump Tariffs, China Vows Action

February 2, 2025

Bloomberg

“Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada will make your life more expensive,” Congressman Greg Stanton said in a post on X.

Apparel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.