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Tariff Concerns Cool U.S. Import Growth Late in April

Seaborne information technology imports fell by 4.8% year-over-year in the last two weeks of April, after increasing by 11.3% in March.

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Watch: Winners and Losers in the U.S.-China Trade War

The U.S.-China trade war is just one development in a shift in global sourcing and production that's been underway for years, says Kevin O'Marah, chief research officer and co-founder of Zero100.

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Survey: Tariffs a 'Slow Bleed on Profitability' for U.S. Manufacturing

Workforce reductions have been widespread across sectors, with 45% of companies reporting job cuts of 5-10% as a direct result of tariff-driven cost pressures.

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Chinese Trade Flow Resilient at End of April Despite U.S. Tariffs

Chinese ports processed 6.7 million containers in the seven days through April 27, according to data released by the Ministry of Transport on May 6.

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Ford Braces for $1.5B Hit from Tariffs in 2025

Nearly 80% of the vehicles Ford sells in the U.S. were assembled in the country, but many models rely on a range of imported components.

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CSCOs Will Become Far More Significant in Business, Says Gartner

“They be moving away from ‘trucks and sheds’ to a much more customer-oriented role," said Tom Enright, vice president analyst at Gartner.

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Tariffs, End to De Minimis Create 'Daunting' Outlook for Air Freight

E-commerce accounts for roughly half of all air cargo shipments between China and the U.S., as well as 6% of global volumes.

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Report: U.S. Manufacturing is 'Still Playing Catch-up'

Efforts to nearshore manufacturing out of Asia and into Mexico also slowed in 2024, as consistent access to roads, energy and water remained a "persistent challenge."

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How Smarter Reverse Logistics Can Slash Costs and Carbon Footprints

The future of retail depends on reimagining returns as an opportunity for innovation.

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Cutting Carbon: Three Key Strategies for a Sustainable Supply Chain

Decarbonizing supply chains requires bold action and strategic investments.

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Future-Proof Your Supply Chain Against Climate Disruptions

As extreme weather events become more disruptive to supply chain operations, the importance of climate proofing is increasing.

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