New Section 301 Tariffs Hit 60 Countries in July. Here Is What Manufacturers Need to Do Now.

In July 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced new Section 301 measures affecting imports from 60 economies. For manufacturers and procurement teams who thought the tariff environment had stabilized... Read more »

Oil Hit $95 Today on Red Sea Shipping Fears. Here Is What Manufacturers Need to Do Right Now.

This morning, Brent crude crossed $95 a barrel. That is not a number manufacturers can ignore, and the reason behind it makes it more concerning than a typical oil price spike. Shipping... Read more »

Trump Says He Is Not Looking to Renew CUSMA. Here Is What That Actually Means for Manufacturers

Six days ago, sitting in the Oval Office, President Trump told reporters he is “not looking to renew” CUSMA when it comes up for review on July 1. His own trade officials... Read more »

Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel and Copper Changed Today. Here Is What Manufacturers Need to Do Right Now.

If your supply chain touches aluminum, steel, or copper, today is a date worth marking. On June 1, 2026, President Trump signed a new proclamation adjusting the Section 232 tariff regimes on... Read more »

1 in 10 CPG Factories Is Running Half Empty. Here Is What That Means for Sourcing Teams

Two days ago, Keychain published data that should be on every procurement team’s radar right now. About 1 in 10 CPG factories in the United States is running more than half empty.... Read more »

Supply Chain Resilience Is Not a Strategy — Here’s What Actually Works in 2026

Let’s be honest about something. The phrase “supply chain resilience” has been used so many times in the last three years that it’s started to lose all meaning. Every conference deck has... Read more »