Q&A: Researchers Discusses How Tariffs Reshape Supply Chains in Unpredictable Ways

Q&A: Researchers discusses how tariffs reshape supply chains in unpredictable ways

Five years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies and consumers learned what can happen when supply chains get snarled. In a global economy, where a product can pass through several countries before it reaches a store's shelves, shoppers encountered shortages of products from new clothes to new cars.

Ocean rates rise after tariff pause acts as 'starting gun' for more front-loading - The Loadstar

General rate increases (GRIs) give a “clear indication of ocean carrier intentions”, and raise alarm bells for their clients with long-term contracts.   Emily Stausboll, senior shipping analyst at Xeneta, said the 90-day lowering of US tariffs on Chinese imports, from 145% to 30%, “acted as the starting gun for businesses to ship as many goods as possible”.  She added: “Carriers do not need a second invitation to introduce surcharges in response…

In April, the US president increased tariffs for all countries in the world, then suspended the measure for 90 days, to open channels of negotiation.

Tariffs, Trade, and Turbulence: How Acme is Navigating Global Supply Chain Chaos

Tariffs, trade shifts, and supply chain instability—once distant economic concepts—have become daily realities for businesses in the cleaning, janitorial, and facility service industries. As the United States and other countries reassess global manufacturing priorities, distributors are challenged to keep pace with rising costs, uncertain delivery timelines, and shifting sourcing strategies. Few understand this pressure better ... The post Tarif…

The scenario was never as unpredictable as in the last five years.This is the assessment of the global CEO of Electrolux, Yannick Fierling.The managers want to make it clear that Brazil – the second largest market in terms of income for the global household appliances group, based in Stockholm, Sweden – remains a priority, despite the tariff war and economic uncertainties, partly caused by the policies adopted by the United States.See more: Chin…