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Sourcing & supply chain
De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends Permanently for Shipments Under $800
NewsDozens of countries have suspended or restricted shipments to the U.S. this week ahead ...
Apparel Suppliers Broaden Supply Chains Amid Tariff Concerns
StrategyExecutives say they’re diversifying their sourcing to help mitigate the impact of the T...
Hit Promo & iClick CEOs Share Story Behind Partnership
Earlier this week, Florida-headquartered...
Trump Delays Higher Tariffs on China Until November
The president’s executive order extends th...
Canadian Promo Says It’s ‘Business as Usual’ as Tariffs Go Into Effect
The 35% blanket rate on Canadian goods is ...
Starline Now Offers Sourcing Program ClearPath
NewsThe new service will streamline the procurement process, according to the Counselor Top...
Trump Announces Barrage of Updated ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Going Into Effect Aug. 7
NewsThe president’s executive order on Thursday unveiled levies that will affect nearly 70 ...
Trump Ends ‘De Minimis’ Exemption With Executive Order
NewsThe loophole – a practice used by distributors and suppliers – allowed low-value produc...
Counselor State of the Industry 2025: Sourcing Beyond China
StrategyHow will volatility impact four of the biggest industry-wide trends?
Tariffs and Rising Material Costs Make Jewelry Sourcing, Pricing Difficult
Economic uncertainty and rising global cos...
US, EU Agree to 15% Tariff Rate, But Steel & Aluminum 50% Rate Remains
The EU rate is half of what the Trump admi...
How Supply Chain Woes & Distributor Creativity Are Spurring Gift Card Sales for MediaTree
Brian Duran's No. 1 rule for selling...
Trump Issues Executive Order Delaying Reciprocal Tariffs to August 1
The reciprocal tariffs announced April 2 w...
Trump Announces Trade Deal With Vietnam
The pact, which reportedly hasn’t been fin...
World Emblem To Open Larger Factory in Houston, Bringing Up to 150 Jobs
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said it inte...
DHL Express Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement With Workers Union
NewsOperations won’t resume until the new contract is finalized. Meanwhile, promo companies...
S&S Activewear Deepens Inventory Across Canadian Distribution Centers
NewsThe Counselor Top 40 supplier aims to enhance service to clients across Canada.
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Trump Administration Says No More Changes Coming to China Tariffs
NewsIf followed through upon, the decision would contribute to price increases on promo pro...
World Emblem To Open New 100,000-Square-Foot Factory In Dominican Republic
NewsThe Counselor Top 40 supplier said the move is part of supply chain diversification eff...
ThreadX 2025: Economist Alex Chausovsky Talks Tariffs, Pricing Strategies & Using Data To Predict & Control Variables
StrategyThe Bundy Group executive presented data-driven perspectives on global economic trends,...
Will Inventory Shortages Hit the Merch Market in 2025?
In April, the White House increased the additional tariff rate it had placed on...