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World Emblem To Open Larger Factory in Houston, Bringing Up to 150 Jobs
World Emblem To Open Larger Factory in Houston, Bringing Up to 150 Jobs
News

The Counselor Top 40 supplier said it intends to reshore 50 jobs from China at the new ...

DHL Express Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement With Workers Union
DHL Express Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement With Workers Union
News

Operations won’t resume until the new contract is finalized. Meanwhile, promo companies...

S&S Activewear Deepens Inventory Across Canadian Distribution Centers

The Counselor Top 40 supplier aims to enha...


Trump Administration Says No More Changes Coming to China Tariffs

If followed through upon, the decision wou...


World Emblem To Open New 100,000-Square-Foot Factory In Dominican Republic

The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the mov...

ThreadX 2025: Economist Alex Chausovsky Talks Tariffs, Pricing Strategies & Using Data To Predict & Control Variables
ThreadX 2025: Economist Alex Chausovsky Talks Tariffs, Pricing Strategies & Using Data To Predict & Control Variables
Strategy

The Bundy Group executive presented data-driven perspectives on global economic trends,...

Will Inventory Shortages Hit the Merch Market in 2025?
Will Inventory Shortages Hit the Merch Market in 2025?

In April, the White House increased the additional tariff rate it had placed on...

Price Hikes Loom for Promo Drinkware & Other Categories as Trump Raises Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
Price Hikes Loom for Promo Drinkware & Other Categories as Trump Raises Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
News

On June 4, the president increased the levy rate on imported steel and aluminum article...

President Trump To Double Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Prompting Cost Concerns for Promo
President Trump To Double Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Prompting Cost Concerns for Promo
News

The president indicated he would increase the levy rate on those imported metals from 2...

Trump Tariffs Back On As Court Ruling Temporarily Halted

An appeals court on Thursday paused an ord...


Court Voids Many Trump Tariffs, Says President Exceeded His Authority

The White House is appealing, but for now ...


ANTE Act Could Expand Application of Section 301 Tariffs

The act intends to prevent China-backed ex...

US & China Agree To Substantially Lower Tariffs For 90 Days
US & China Agree To Substantially Lower Tariffs For 90 Days
News

Starting May 14, the U.S. will drop the tariff rate it has imposed on China-made import...

Gemline & XD Connects Launch New Cross-Continental Merch Fulfillment Program
Gemline & XD Connects Launch New Cross-Continental Merch Fulfillment Program
News

TransAtlantic Advantage aims to allow distributors to provide eco-friendly identical pr...

U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption for Imports From China & Hong Kong
U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption for Imports From China & Hong Kong
News

Some larger bulk importers like the move, but others say it will significantly inflate ...

DHL Resumes B2C Shipments of More Than $800 to U.S.
DHL Resumes B2C Shipments of More Than $800 to U.S.
News

The German logistics firm reversed its decision after having “constructive dialogue” wi...

Q&A: The Basic Mechanics of Import Tariffs & Customs Clearance
Q&A: The Basic Mechanics of Import Tariffs & Customs Clearance
News

A logistics broker offers direction on how to properly bring foreign-made products thro...

Trump & Bessent Signal Potential Reduction in China Tariffs
Trump & Bessent Signal Potential Reduction in China Tariffs
News

The White House is reportedly considering reducing the 145% rate in additional tariffs ...