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Sourcing & supply chain
Key Trade Deal Between Africa & U.S. Has Expired
NewsThe African Growth and Opportunity Act had provided U.S. companies (and select industry...
Canada Post Workers Go on Strike
NewsThe nationwide stoppage, which began on Sept. 25, comes after the government demanded s...
De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends Permanently for Shipments Under $800
Dozens of countries have suspended or rest...
Apparel Suppliers Broaden Supply Chains Amid Tariff Concerns
Executives say they’re diversifying their ...
Hit Promo & iClick CEOs Share Story Behind Partnership
Earlier this week, Florida-headquartered...
Trump Delays Higher Tariffs on China Until November
NewsThe president’s executive order extends the tentative trade truce between the U.S. and ...
Canadian Promo Says It’s ‘Business as Usual’ as Tariffs Go Into Effect
NewsThe 35% blanket rate on Canadian goods is part of the Trump administration’s reciprocal...
Starline Now Offers Sourcing Program ClearPath
NewsThe new service will streamline the procurement process, according to the Counselor Top...
Trump Announces Barrage of Updated ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Going Into Effect Aug. 7
NewsThe president’s executive order on Thursday unveiled levies that will affect nearly 70 ...
Trump Ends ‘De Minimis’ Exemption With Executive Order
The loophole – a practice used by distribu...
Counselor State of the Industry 2025: Sourcing Beyond China
How will volatility impact four of the big...
Tariffs and Rising Material Costs Make Jewelry Sourcing, Pricing Difficult
Economic uncertainty and rising global cos...
US, EU Agree to 15% Tariff Rate, But Steel & Aluminum 50% Rate Remains
The EU rate is half of what the Trump admi...
How Supply Chain Woes & Distributor Creativity Are Spurring Gift Card Sales for MediaTree
Brian Duran's No. 1 rule for selling...
Trump Issues Executive Order Delaying Reciprocal Tariffs to August 1
The reciprocal tariffs announced April 2 w...
Trump Announces Trade Deal With Vietnam
NewsThe pact, which reportedly hasn’t been finalized yet, would place a 20% tariff on impor...
World Emblem To Open Larger Factory in Houston, Bringing Up to 150 Jobs
NewsThe Counselor Top 40 supplier said it intends to reshore 50 jobs from China at the new ...
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DHL Express Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement With Workers Union
NewsOperations won’t resume until the new contract is finalized. Meanwhile, promo companies...
S&S Activewear Deepens Inventory Across Canadian Distribution Centers
NewsThe Counselor Top 40 supplier aims to enhance service to clients across Canada.
Trump Administration Says No More Changes Coming to China Tariffs
NewsIf followed through upon, the decision would contribute to price increases on promo pro...
World Emblem To Open New 100,000-Square-Foot Factory In Dominican Republic
NewsThe Counselor Top 40 supplier said the move is part of supply chain diversification eff...