As trade tensions ripple across borders, U.S. companies are hit with hidden costs from “tariff stacking,” while Latin America reshapes its alliances in a shifting global order. Meanwhile, At Home Group files for bankruptcy, and Keen’s new U.S. factory serves as a reminder: reshoring could mean automation instead of jobs. Nearshore News Summary: Tariff ‘stacking’ […]
President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have finalized a partial trade deal, bringing relief to carmakers and aerospace firms. But uncertainty looms: U.S. toy companies are challenging Trump’s tariff powers at the Supreme Court, brands are reviving “tariff engineering” to dodge duties, and a rare earth shortage has already halted Ford production. The […]
In China, retail sales surged while industrial output slowed, revealing uneven momentum amid economic headwinds. Meanwhile, American shoppers are demanding more transparency on how tariffs affect prices, and some brands are finding creative ways to adapt, like toy giants creating collections for adult collectors. In the background, the push toward reshoring and nearshoring remains a […]
As trade policy continues to reshape global manufacturing, fresh data and new investments point to a growing emphasis on localization and resilience. In the U.S., reshoring hit record levels in 2024 and General Motors is investing billions to shift production stateside. The medtech sector is also doubling down on nearshoring to improve compliance and speed. […]
As the latest round of U.S.–China trade talks wraps in London, signs of progress are emerging, but the road ahead is still shaped by politics and legal uncertainty. President Trump confirmed that rare earth exports from China will resume immediately, Chinese students will be allowed back into U.S. universities, and a reworked trade truce is […]
As U.S. and Chinese officials meet in London today for renewed trade negotiations, tensions remain high beneath the surface. China’s rare earth export controls are proving to be a powerful lever, shifting the dynamics in its favor as global supply chains scramble to adapt. Meanwhile, global retailers are adjusting their pricing strategies—not just in the […]
The U.S. and China have agreed to resume negotiations following a call between Presidents Trump and Xi—offering a glimmer of stability amid widespread uncertainty. But on the ground, businesses aren’t waiting: new data shows most companies are already raising prices due to tariffs, while fashion and retail brands scramble to prepare for a volatile holiday […]
As of today, U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum have officially doubled, intensifying pressure on global supply chains and prompting fresh backlash from trade partners. In China, manufacturing is already showing signs of strain, with factory activity contracting for the first time in months. But while tariffs and volatility dominate headlines, manufacturers are looking inward, […]
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating again, with both sides accusing each other of violating a fragile truce. President Trump’s vow to double steel and aluminum tariffs adds another layer of pressure, while Chinese officials warn of retaliation. Amid the uncertainty, companies are trying to adjust—some pulling forecasts, others adapting their supply […]
Legal battles are now shaping trade policy as much as politics. This week, a federal appeals court temporarily allowed President Trump to continue imposing tariffs, even after the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled them illegal. As his team scrambles to craft a legally defensible backup plan, uncertainty continues to spill into markets. Major companies […]
