China

What’s happening In China?

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · Rosemary Coates Despite escalating U.S.–China tariffs and trade sanctions, China’s economy is expanding, global market diversification is accelerating, and rare earth dominance remains a strategic pressure point for American supply chains.

Beyond reshoring: Nearshoring to Mexico

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · Rosemary Coates Nearshoring to Mexico is accelerating as manufacturers seek cost savings, proximity, and supply chain stability that reshoring to the U.S. has not delivered.

White House confirms 25% tariffs to go into effect on Canada, Mexico

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.

Reshaping of the U.S. trade landscape

Monday, January 27, 2025 · Jeff Berman Proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are creating a new dynamic in U.S. global trade relationships, but there are few good answers for companies to mitigate the impact.

Tariffs on hold

Monday, January 20, 2025 · SCMR Staff The fear of immediate tariffs on imported goods seems to be easing as President Donald Trump instead ordered a review of trade policy wit China, Canada and Mexico.

Importing from China is about to get very expensive

Monday, December 9, 2024 · Rosemary Coates It is important for supply chain professionals to understand the economics of production and global supply chains as tariffs will change the dynamic of global manufacturing.

Trump’s tariff vow raises risk of trade wars

Friday, November 29, 2024 · SCMR Staff As President-elect Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian, Mexican imports with no exceptions for crude imports, the specter of retaliatory tariffs increases.

Made in Mexico, manufactured by China

Monday, November 18, 2024 · Norman Katz As manufacturing grows in Mexico as part of the nearshoring trend, so too is China’s influence in the region.

Cross-border transport 2024: Navigating the surge

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · John Schulz Cross-border movements are surging as U.S.-based companies seek to shorten supply chains exposed for over-reliance on Far East manufacturing during and after the pandemic. Shippers are advised to plan early to avoid congestion and keep up with every shifting Customs procedure.…

Will the new president of Mexico help or hinder manufacturing?

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · Rosemary Coates Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, is proposing judicial reforms, but her ability to crack down on crime could impact continued manufacturing investment.

China’s growing impact on global new energy vehicle supply chains

Friday, August 16, 2024 · Chunan Tong China’s new energy vehicle industry’s transformation from product export to capacity and industrial chain export is significantly impacting global supply chains. By localizing production and diversifying supplier networks, Chinese NEV companies are creating a more…

A Silk Road city

Thursday, July 25, 2024 · Rosemary Coates While attitudes toward Americans have changed in the big cities along China’s eastern seaboard and eastern regions due to geopolitics, the people of Lanzhou were welcoming to U.S. trade mission.

Navigating geopolitical challenges: Mexico as a key factor in U.S.-China trade

Thursday, July 11, 2024 · Ivan Hernandez, managing director, Mexico, QIMA By diversifying sourcing destinations, businesses can enhance supply chain resilience and efficacy, navigate geopolitical unease and maintain seamless trade relationships amidst an increasingly complex and uncertain landscape.

Despite American political environment, global geopolitical risks may be easing

Friday, May 3, 2024 · Brian Straight Geopolitical risk advisor Ian Bremmer says that despite the current global political environment, most countries are recognizing the importance of a global supply chain.

The India Advantage: 6 Reasons Why Supply Chains Are Leaving China

Monday, February 12, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin A new survey found U.S. C-Suite executives are over three times more likely to choose India over China for their future supply chain needs.