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Aug. 28, 2025
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
It’s been another busy week in the realm of tariffs. The latest target? Magnets (among other things).
The TL;DR is that President Donald Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on imports from China if the country won’t ship magnets to the U.S. In June, a proposed deal between the two countries included concessions for magnet and critical mineral exports to the U.S.
You can read more about it in our top story.
See you next week!
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Kelly Stroh
Editor, Supply Chain Dive
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The president floated 200% duties on imports from China if the country does not ship magnets to the U.S. and vowed levies for nations with digital service taxes.
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Capstone analysts said they expect the government to expedite the investigation and apply tariffs “likely around 25%-50%” on turbines and components.
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The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.
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Though the changing tariff landscape presents disruptions, there are steps you can take to protect margins and mitigate risk at your organization. Learn more in
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The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.
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The high-end toilet maker expects to reduce product lead times by switching sourcing from its Asia plants to North America.
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What We’re Reading
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