Wednesday, May 6, 2020 · John Schulz
In an odd example of unintended consequences, the U.S. government still is collecting as much as 25% tariffs from Chinese manufacturers on face masks and other protective wear for U.S. health care workers on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, January 23, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock
We may not be able to solve the tariff issue, but one company has an idea on how to make refunds easier and quicker
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 · Haley Roberts and Paul Baris
The ever-changing political climate has made it more important than ever to consider the impact of tariff regulation changes on supply chain design. The past couple of years of uncertainties have limited companies' options to mitigate tariffs and off-set expenses to their…
Monday, December 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Most countries impose legal control on the export of goods from their jurisdictions, while international trade agreements often include additional regulations. However, failing to observe new laws and sanctions can have severe consequences for importers as well.
Monday, October 21, 2019 · Jeff Berman
Data recently issued by global trade intelligence firm Panjiva showed that US-bound waterborne shipments fell in September.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 · Patrick Van den Bossche, Brooks Levering, Johan Gott and Yuri Castano
Although U.S. companies still see Asia as a desirable location for manufacturing, China is losing out to other countries, including Vietnam and Mexico.
Monday, August 12, 2019 · Henrik Smedberg
While many Australian companies have opened new opportunities by moving to global supply chains, few have mapped the vulnerabilities surrounding them. They don't fully understand the economic, legal and reputational risks they're now exposed to.
Friday, August 2, 2019 · Michael Gravier
The wave of populist doubling down on protectionism further undercuts competition. The announcement of even more tariffs in the U.S, this time on consumer goods from China, underscores how much we've lost our appetite for competition.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Strength in employment and income, solid gains in household net worth and elevated consumer sentiment have generated considerable momentum just as tariffs on some $200 billion of imports from China have gone into effect.
Thursday, November 29, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
According to the IHS Markit U.S. PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) special tariff survey released today, the data indicate that U.S .manufacturers expect tariffs to have a widespread upward impact on prices over the next two years.
Monday, October 29, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council has released “Competing in an Age of Multi-Localism,” a new study that notes the tectonic shifts occurring in consumption patterns globally.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 · Patrick Van den Bossche
A.T. Kearney's Reshoring Index finds that imports are at an all-time high
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