However, analysts warn that a prolonged trade war could produce lasting macroeconomic impacts on the country.

The April trade report showed imports of consumer goods slumped $33 billion, largely due to a sharp decline in inbound shipments of pharmaceutical preparations.

By 2030, we will see a growing divide between companies that embraced emissions reduction as a competitive advantage and those that stalled due to short-term uncertainty.

Spurred by significant changes to Amazon’s fulfillment fees, the time for Amazon sellers to plan for the 2025 peak holiday season is already here. 

By raising the bar on quality across the industry, we can strengthen our recycled-plastic supply chains and drive better plastic choices for businesses everywhere.

With rising labor costs and disruptions to traditional supply routes, companies are re-evaluating the advantages and challenges of nearshoring.

In addition to stoking fears of higher inflation, the Trump administration’s trade policies are elevating anxiety about the economy and labor market. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested tens of thousands of people living in the U.S. without legal status since January, when Trump took office.

Most companies said bringing back supply chains within the U.S. could as much as double their costs, and it would be more cost-effective to relocate them to lower-tariffed countries.

For companies looking to reduce packaging spend, cost-cutting alone is no longer enough. Sustainability must also be a priority.