Although Duffy asserts that his office is unilaterally terminating the program, it's unclear if the federal government actually has that authority. 

Ending de minimis requirements altogether could mean more paperwork, longer processing times, and higher costs for everyone from shippers to consumers.

Although Trump has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to retake the Panama Canal, his actual goals could fall well short of that. 

The very conditions that allow U.S. egg farmers to pump out tens of billions of eggs a year are also what make flocks so susceptible to disease in the first place.

Joe Biden may have been a one-term president, but his time in office could end up being defined by his impact on U.S. supply chains in the years following the pandemic.

"Companies can take a fresh look at the balance they strike between efficiency and resilience," says Marsh Advisory managing director James Crask.

With contentious union negotiations, rapid advancements in automation and AI, and growing global scrutiny on human rights abuses, 2025 is set to be a transformative year for labor.

According to the ICSC, holiday shoppers are planning to spend more than $700 on gifts this year — the most since 2018.

The Merchant Payments Coalition estimates that swipe fees have increased by 50% since the pandemic, and hit a record $172 billion in 2023.

Temu and Shein's viability in the U.S. could rely on whether Biden or Trump opt for meaningful changes to de minimis rules in the coming months.