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Sourcing & supply chain
Suppliers Brace for Major Shipping Disruptions Amid Iran War
NewsThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing rerouted shipping lanes, longer transit ...
Rising Fuel Prices Poised To Drive Up Costs for Suppliers
NewsLess than a month into the war on Iran, suppliers are contending with shipping surcharg...
BirdieBox Launches Custom Fulfillment & 3PL Service Platform
BBX Foundry will provide streamlined servi...
UPS Announces Plans To Close 22 Facilities Across Nearly 20 States in 2026
So far, companies in the promo industry ar...
President Trump Reactivates Key African Trade Deal for the Rest of the Year
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AG...
Mexico Imposes Tariffs on China To Curb ‘Back Door’ to U.S. Market
NewsThe levies, which went into effect in early January and apply to 1,400 products, come s...
Top 10 of 2025: Canadian Stories
StrategyReaders in the Great White North were hungry for details on labour disputes, industry e...
Cargo Plane Inspections After Deadly Crash Could Lead to Shipping Delays
NewsNearly 10% of UPS’ planes and 5% of FedEx’s have been grounded for inspections and repa...
Trump Administration Ends All Trade Talks With Canada
NewsThe move comes after President Trump accused the Ontario provincial government of inapp...
ASI Power Summit 2025: Day 3 & Conference Wrap-Up
Executive-led Q&As and a panel of Counselo...
ASI Power Summit 2025: Navigating Tariff Difficulties & Supply Chain Strategies
Distributor and supplier executives shared...
ASI Power Summit 2025: Day 1 & 2 Wrap-Up
Session topics included technology advance...
Key Trade Deal Between Africa & U.S. Has Expired
The African Growth and Opportunity Act had...
Canada Post Workers Go on Strike
The nationwide stoppage, which began on Se...
De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends Permanently for Shipments Under $800
Dozens of countries have suspended or rest...
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 Counselor Top 40 supplier Hit Promotional...
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Trump Delays Higher Tariffs on China Until November
NewsThe president’s executive order extends the tentative trade truce between the U.S. and ...
Canadian Promo Says It’s ‘Business as Usual’ as Tariffs Go Into Effect
NewsThe 35% blanket rate on Canadian goods is part of the Trump administration’s reciprocal...
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 ...