Japan's Nippon Steel now has until June 18, 2025 to fully abandon its bid to purchase U.S. Steel.

As companies strive to uphold the rights of human workers in their global supply chains, they shouldn’t overlook another critical concern of regulators: trees.

By setting up multiple fulfillment centers in key regions, businesses can avoid the costs of de minimis regulations more effectively.

The new sanctions target more than 180 vessels from Russia’s fleet of shadow tankers used by  Moscow to evade existing oil sanctions.

The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.

While the exact scope of proposed new tariffs remains unclear, businesses can take proactive steps to prepare and reduce their risk of exposure.

"You've given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains," MP Liam Byrne said to Shein executives in a January 7 hearing in parliament.

The NRF praised the two sides for providing certainty for supply chains, and for helping pave the way for modernization at U.S. ports. 

The trade-in program doesn’t just apply to cars, but also includes home appliances — with microwave ovens, rice cookers and water purifiers also now eligible.

"Companies can take a fresh look at the balance they strike between efficiency and resilience," says Marsh Advisory managing director James Crask.