Regulation & Compliance

Iran Announces Plan to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:13:08 -0400

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the strait still needs to be managed, despite progress made on negotiations with the U.S.

U.S. Exports to Cuba Jump as Fuel, Cars and Food Get Past Trump’s Blockade

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The surge in U.S. exports, however, doesn’t come close to meeting Cuba’s acute needs as the nation of 10 million people runs short of food and fuel.

Canada Ditches Supply Chain Human Rights Watchdog

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:31:24 -0400

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the office hadn’t been “effective” since it was set up in 2019.

Canada Looks to Crack Down on Forced Labor Imports

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:49:20 -0400

This comes as the Trump administration has sought to pressure trade partners to strengthen their own forced labor enforcement measures.

Supreme Court Allows First-Term Trump Tariffs to Remain in Place

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:20 -0400

The levies were imposed in 2018 under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the U.S. to enact tariffs in response to unfair trade practices.

EU Votes to Move Ahead with U.S. Trade Deal

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:38:13 -0400

Under the agreed provisions, the EU will cut tariffs to zero on American industrial goods, and the U.S. will keep tariffs on many European goods at around 15%

China Directs Sam's Club to Fix Food Safety Problems

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The retailer has dealt with numerous food safety issues in China, with customers having reported finding live rats and maggots in Sam's Club products.

Coping With Supply Chain Uncertainty: It Starts with Sense-Making

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Historically, sanctions have been the purview of legal and compliance pros. More recently, they’ve become a challenge for operations, finance and management.

Sleep Number Files Bankruptcy to Sell Itself, Blames Tariffs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sleep Number blamed its bankruptcy, in part, on “the unpredictable shifting of trade rules imposed by the current U.S. government, on top of an already vulnerable global supply chain."

Supply Chain Resilience Is Now a Board Governance Imperative

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For boards of directors, supply chain design, risk exposure and resilience now carry heavy strategic, financial and legal consequences.

Transportation Secretary Announces American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:19:12 -0400

Initiative will launch a “high-visibility dashboard” connecting major transportation hubs directly to ocean carriers, trucking companies, railroads and retailers, Sean Duffy said.

Trump’s Energy Chief Says Half of Hormuz Stoppages Restored

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:49:15 -0400

Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said there are indications that flows through the strait are probably not as high as the energy secretary said.

Podcast | The Tariff Conundrum for Supply Chains: Pass Along, or Absorb?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When tariffs are slapped on supply chains, who pays the tab?

From Directory to Decision Engine: The Great Reset for Industrial Search

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s sourcing conditions make the traditional directory structure irrelevant.

Building a Carrier Scorecard That Actually Changes Behavior

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Build the scorecard for the carriers you want; hold everyone to it consistently, and the routing guide largely sorts itself out.

Cuba Poised for Biggest U.S. Fuel Shipment Since Cold War Embargo

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:39:39 -0400

The Trump administration is pushing to bring about political and economic reforms to the island via a combination of sanctions, cutting off its access to energy supplies.

U.S. Adds BYD, Alibaba to ‘Chinese Military Companies’ List

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:24 -0400

The list includes some of China's biggest companies, many of which compete directly with major American companies

A Question of Strategic Defense: The China Challenge in Latin America

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Latin American companies should now assume that any link to Chinese capital, direct or indirect, can become an issue across multiple fronts.

Eight Indicted for Impersonating Shipping Cos. to Steal Goods

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The intersection of sophisticated online hacking and large-scale theft is deeply concerning and will only grow more prevalent, said the Manhattan District Attorney.

Watch: It's Time to Rethink Visibility and Compliance

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Supply-chain visibility has always been important, but it is even more needed now, says Karyl Fowler, chief growth officer at Tradeverifyd.

Five Supply Chain Security Risks Hiding Inside Your Mobile Apps

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most complex extended supplier networks is almost never on supply chain teams' radar: the mobile apps their organizations use every day.

Airlines Unlikely to Meet 2050 Net Zero Goal, Says IATA Chief

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:56:26 -0400

More than half of the planned decarbonization of aviation was dependent on the development of sustainable aviation fuels, which has reached only 0.8% of airline fuel needs this year.

Canada Sees Shrinking EV Manufacturing Prospects, Despite Subsidies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Recent industry pullbacks have prompted questions from analysts and policy-makers about whether the value of Canada’s multi-billion-dollar government subsidies for the EV industry will be realized.

First Oil Supertanker Moors at Kharg Island in Almost a Month

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:08:23 -0400

The blockade is depriving Tehran of petroleum revenue and the market of millions of barrels of supply.

Nissan in Talks to Make Cars by China’s Chery at UK Plant

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Chery’s brands, which include Jaecoo and Omoda, have proved popular with British buyers, taking customers from the likes of Nissan.

The Gap Between Tracking and Execution

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The next phase of supply chain management will be defined by how effectively companies can ensure that product identity remains accurate, aligned and executable across their network.

Trump Attempts to Halt Tariff Refunds

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:58:39 -0400

The DoJ has filed a notice that it intends to challenge the Court of International Trade’s original refund order.

Trump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall Citing Forced Labor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:13 -0400

Section 301 tariffs are seen as more legally sound and flexible than other powers Trump has eyed, but also more time-consuming.

Japan’s Takaichi Urges Passage of Vessels in Call With Iran

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:41:49 -0400

Japanese shipowners are typically conservative, and few Japan-linked vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran effectively closed off the waterway.

U.S. to Levy 25% Tariff on Brazil, After 301 Investigation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:27:37 -0400

he proposed tariffs would exempt some products, including beef, coffee, rare earth metals, aircraft equipment and certain fruits and vegetables, among the main goods the U.S. imports from Brazil.