The Latest Breaking News from Supply chain

US-China Trade War: Beijing Halts Rare Earth Exports, Affecting Global Tech, Auto, Defense Sectors

China halts rare earth exports in tariff war retaliation, threatening tech, EV, and military supply chains worldwide with major disruption.

International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025

Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil

As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025

Make America make again? Trump’s tariffs will only be manufacturing pipe dreams

The president’s gambit to bring the production of goods such as iPhones back to the US ignores huge supply chain complexities

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025

U.S. tariffs to heavily impact HDD and SSD manufacturers, increasing costs

U.S. tariffs are reshaping the global storage industry, hitting HDD and SSD makers the hardest due to their complex supply chain.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 10, 2025

It Begins: Used Car Prices Are Going Up

You probably remember the insanity that occurred in the automotive market during the COVID panic and supply chain shortage from a few years ago. As new car supplies dwindled, used car prices went through the roof. Once markets stabilized, those costs came down. For the last two and a half…

Motor1 · Apr 9, 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook is facing the most daunting moment of his career, but the former COO might be uniquely suited to navigate a tariff meltdown

The supply-chain whisperer also has a track record of successful negotiations with President Donald Trump.

Fortune · Apr 9, 2025

The pursuit of ‘lean’ operations has left companies mercilessly exposed to the tariffs chaos

The efficiency-driven supply chain models that once represented operational excellence are suddenly a liability.

Fortune · Apr 9, 2025

West Texas, oil companies brace for downturn following Trump’s tariffs

Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 9, 2025

IoT accelerating efficiency, cost savings, and sustainable solutions

IoT technology enables real-time data collection through a vast network of connected devices.

TechRadar · Apr 8, 2025

Trump's Tariffs: It's Not Just the Stock Market That's In Trouble

The president is raising taxes, hiking prices, and creating supply chain chaos. Congress should act quickly to stop this.

Reason · Apr 7, 2025