The EU's tariffs were initially scheduled to gradually roll out between April 1 and April 13, impacting €26 billion ($28.4 billion) worth of U.S. products.

More than 90% of professionals also said that global tensions are part of their companies' long-term planning for their supply chains.

U.S. shoppers will likely turn more to secondhand clothes as the imposition of tariffs on goods made in China, and the cancellation of the de minimis rule, pushes up clothing prices.

Bimco said that port fees are generally passed on in the supply chain, meaning that U.S. consumers would ultimately face higher prices.

The DOJ is looking to extend the deadline for briefings in the lawsuit by three weeks, and to push the start of oral arguments from late April to early May.

The deal has been seen by many as a step-down in the face of a claim by President Trump that the Panama Canal was “operated by China.” 

The OECD cut U.S. growth forecasts from 2.5% to 2.2% for this year and from 2.1% to 1.6% in 2026.

The FMC probe will assess whether a country, ocean carrier or other maritime operator are creating conditions unfavorable for U.S. shipping and foreign trade.

In 2025, the electronics supply chain faces unprecedented disruption and transformation. Rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics, inflationary pressures, and shifting market demands are challenging even the most seasoned procurement professionals, and now, the question is no longer whether change is coming, but whether your organization is ready to adapt or risk being left behind. 

More than 40% of CSCOs said that they need the most help developing new capabilities to anticipate and adapt for future trends.