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Sourcing & supply chain
UPS Announces Plans To Close 22 Facilities Across Nearly 20 States in 2026
NewsSo far, companies in the promo industry are experiencing minimal disruption, but the mo...
President Trump Reactivates Key African Trade Deal for the Rest of the Year
NewsThe African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) initially expired in September 2025 after...
Mexico Imposes Tariffs on China To Curb ‘Back Door’ to U.S. Market
The levies, which went into effect in earl...
Top 10 of 2025: Canadian Stories
Readers in the Great White North were hung...
Cargo Plane Inspections After Deadly Crash Could Lead to Shipping Delays
Nearly 10% of UPS’ planes and 5% of FedEx’...
Trump Administration Ends All Trade Talks With Canada
NewsThe move comes after President Trump accused the Ontario provincial government of inapp...
ASI Power Summit 2025: Day 3 & Conference Wrap-Up
StrategyExecutive-led Q&As and a panel of Counselor Top 40 supplier and distributor leaders con...
ASI Power Summit 2025: Navigating Tariff Difficulties & Supply Chain Strategies
StrategyDistributor and supplier executives shared how they’re mitigating the impact of tariffs...
ASI Power Summit 2025: Day 1 & 2 Wrap-Up
StrategySession topics included technology advancements, the state of the economy and where pro...
Key Trade Deal Between Africa & U.S. Has Expired
The African Growth and Opportunity Act had...
Canada Post Workers Go on Strike
The nationwide stoppage, which began on Se...
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
The president’s executive order extends th...
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...
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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
NewsThe loophole – a practice used by distributors and suppliers – allowed low-value produc...
Counselor State of the Industry 2025: Sourcing Beyond China
StrategyHow will volatility impact four of the biggest industry-wide trends?
Tariffs and Rising Material Costs Make Jewelry Sourcing, Pricing Difficult
NewsEconomic uncertainty and rising global costs associated with sourcing materials, specif...