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Sourcing & Supply Chain

The Fallout From Trump’s ‘Worse Than Expected’ Tariffs
The Fallout From Trump’s ‘Worse Than Expected’ Tariffs
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Promo leaders expect the sweeping new levies, announced by the president on April 2, to...

President Trump Announces Sweeping New Baseline & 'Reciprocal' Import Tariffs
President Trump Announces Sweeping New Baseline & 'Reciprocal' Import Tariffs
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The president revealed new levies on April 2 that stand to affect promo product pricing...

New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs To Spike Product Prices
New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs To Spike Product Prices
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The tariffs on the metals, which went into effect March 12, stand to drive up prices on...

SBA Launches New ‘Made in America’ Manufacturing Initiative
SBA Launches New ‘Made in America’ Manufacturing Initiative
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The effort could potentially be a boon for companies in the print and promo space that ...

More Than 900 Industry Members Attend ASI Media Webinar on Tariffs
More Than 900 Industry Members Attend ASI Media Webinar on Tariffs
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In the highly anticipated session, Tim Andrews, president and CEO of ASI, and Chris Ruv...

S&S Integrates alphabroder Products on Its Website as AB Brand Sunsetting Nears
S&S Integrates alphabroder Products on Its Website as AB Brand Sunsetting Nears
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Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear will house all alphabroder products on its U.S...

What the Heck Is Going On With Tariffs?

When it comes to tariff threats, every day...


Canada & Mexico Tariffs To Be Delayed Again? Maybe

President Donald Trump told reporters Wedn...


Trump Administration Proposes $1M Fees on Chinese Shipping Companies & China-Made Ships

The Office of the United States Trade Repr...

Public Comment Period Opens on Trump’s Potential ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’

The potential new levies could impact the ...


PCNA Now Offers Stanley Drinkware to Canadian Distributors

The Counselor Top 40 supplier has made nin...


Trump Orders Study of Reciprocal Tariffs, Promo Reacts

If implemented, the so-called tit-for-tat ...

New Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Prompt Price Increase Fears for Drinkware, Other Promo Products
New Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Prompt Price Increase Fears for Drinkware, Other Promo Products
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Still, suppliers are working to determine how exactly the levies will affect promo. The...

President Trump Reinstates ‘De Minimis’ Exemption for China Imports
President Trump Reinstates ‘De Minimis’ Exemption for China Imports
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Even so, the president says he’s still aiming to ultimately eliminate the tariff loopho...

‘De Minimis What?’ What the Suspension of this Import Loophole Could Mean for Promo
‘De Minimis What?’ What the Suspension of this Import Loophole Could Mean for Promo
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Retailers, particularly e-commerce purveyors that ship directly from factories abroad t...

Trump Suspends Mexico & Canada Tariffs, But China Levies Take Effect
Trump Suspends Mexico & Canada Tariffs, But China Levies Take Effect
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If the China tariffs stay in place over time, promo suppliers say price increases are l...

Rising Costs and Supply Chain Shifts: The Potential Fallout for Promo from Trump’s New Tariffs
Rising Costs and Supply Chain Shifts: The Potential Fallout for Promo from Trump’s New Tariffs
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There’s also concern the new levies will saddle end-buyers with heavier cost burdens th...

CBP Aims To Close Duty-Free Loophole for Certain ‘Low-Value’ Imports
CBP Aims To Close Duty-Free Loophole for Certain ‘Low-Value’ Imports
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Promo supply chain experts don’t anticipate major industry impacts but noted small-batc...