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Aug. 7, 2025
| This week’s procurement news and insights for supply chain leaders
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
It’s been another eventful week in the world of tariffs.
Besides the Trump administration announcing another round of tariffs on imports from India, President Donald Trump also threatened a 250% tariff on pharma imports and 100% duties on chips.
Keeping track of all of the quick-moving changes is challenging which is why we decided to map out and visualize key trade statistics. Go and check it out!
To top it all off, appellate judges held a July 31 hearing to decide whether Trump was in the wrong for his broad use of duties originating from his "Liberation Day" in April. You can read all the details and insights in our top story.
Until next week,
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Kelly Stroh
Editor, Supply Chain Dive
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Appellate judges are weighing dueling interpretations of a 1977 emergency powers act to determine the legality of the Trump administration's sweeping duties.
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Duties on over 90 countries’ imports are slated to rise above a previous 10% baseline tariff implemented by the U.S. Here are three graphics illustrating the changes.
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Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.
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In this playbook, you’ll discover how arming yourself with blended customer and supply chain data can improve your CPG company’s selling prowess and reduce stockouts:
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The president said he would first install a “small tariff” on pharmaceutical goods before ratcheting up the rate over the next year and a half.
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The additional duty, taking effect in 21 days, will stack on top of a 25% country-specific reciprocal tariff set to arrive Thursday.
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A seemingly cemented plan for country-specific tariffs could lead to a more stable and predictable industry in the year ahead, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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The company planned to shift some China sourcing to Brazil, but new duties on the South American country has the retailer taking a wait-and-see approach.
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The grocery chain would consider alternate sourcing options if tariffs become unwieldy, its CEO said.
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Escalating costs could position bean-free substitutes made from broken rice or other ingredients as cheaper, more sustainable options.
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Ed Oldham previously oversaw PetSmart’s North American distribution and transportation strategy as SVP and chief supply chain officer.
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