Major industrial employer scales back amid tariffs A major Australian manganese alloy smelter has scaled back production, citing global supply chain issues and US tariffs, and is encouraging staff to take leave. AAP · May 19, 2025
Nvidia postpones disruptive new SOCAMM memory tech — originally planned for Blackwell Ultra GB300, now scheduled for Rubin/Rubin Ultra Nvidia has allegedly delayed its upcoming SOCAMM technology due to supply chain and reliability problems. The technology was originally supposed to debut in Nvidia's GB300 workstation product, but has been moved up to run in next-gen Rubin/Rubin Ultra products. Tom’s Hardware · May 15, 2025
Potential US semiconductor manufacturing boom complicated by Trump's economic policies Before ‘America First’ became the Trump administration’s mandate for foreign policy and trade, one sector was already working to bring business back to the United States: the semiconductor industry The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
The CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are already beginning to plan for the worst Data from a Fortune and Deloitte survey provides the first empirical proof that decision-makers are reeling under the weight of Trump’s trade war, with overwhelming optimism over his administration’s economic agenda giving way to sheer pessimism in just five months. Fortune · May 15, 2025
UK urged not to exploit poor countries in rush for critical minerals Civil society groups call on government to address risk of neocolonial exploitation in its supply chain strategy The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal UK accused of aligning with US in move that could compel firms to exclude Chinese products from supply chains The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
3 Huge S&P 500 Winners From Trump Trade Deal & The Biggest Loser Trump's trade deal with China lifted many stocks massively, but it also hurt others. Check out the biggest risers and fallers after the breakthrough news. MarketBeat · May 13, 2025
EU Defence Commissioner calls for more integration with Ukraine defence industry The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said. Euronews · May 12, 2025
How A Mexican OEM Appliance Manufacturer Turned A Supply Chain Crisis Into A Nearshoring Opportunity For US Brands MEXIPC meets all requirements for key US clients, including social responsibility, security and operational audits that are often prerequisites for selling through major retailers. International Business Times · May 9, 2025
My solution to Trump’s tariffs: I’m starting a U.S. factory to save my small business Supply chains don't have to be overseas, and the benefits to manufacturing in the US extend beyond tariffs. Fortune · May 9, 2025
Top 4 Tools to Streamline and Transform Business Processes In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency, adaptability, and innovation are critical for long-term success. Organizations across industries are rethinking how they manage teams, optimize operations, and deliver projects. inkl · May 8, 2025
SHEIN Takes New Measures To Save 'Endangered' London IPO: From Restructuring to Zero Ad Spend SHEIN is also exploring shifting part of its production to countries like Brazil and Turkey to mitigate the impact. International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025
Work halted on huge windfarm in North Sea amid rising costs Danish developer Orsted blamed rising supply chain costs and high interest rates for halting Hornsea 4, which could have powered one million homes. Evening Standard · May 7, 2025
Windfarm which could power 1 million UK homes scrapped over rising costs Danish developer Orsted blamed rising supply chain costs and high interest rates for halting Hornsea 4, which could have powered one million homes. The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
The Conversation · May 6, 2025 Trump likes to know where his suits come from. His tariffs could now upend the world’s fashion supply chains US president Donald Trump has a particular look. Sharp navy suits, overly long ties and crisp white shirts, always structured to command attention. It’s a power uniform rooted in a very traditional idea of masculine elegance. Trump wants it to look expensive, meticulously crafted, consistent, and entirely his own.
Laptop · May 6, 2025 Apple is ramping up its iPhone release cycle at the worst possible time Despite a looming iPhone supply chain crisis caused by trade tariffs, Apple reportedly plans to launch more iPhones than ever.
Euronews · May 6, 2025 Ford expects a €1.39bn hit from Donald Trump’s tariffs in 2025 The US-based company is one of the least affected carmakers hit by US trade tariffs, yet it pulled back its entire forecast for the year, citing uncertainty and potential supply chain disruptions.
TechRadar · May 5, 2025 Hundreds of top ecommerce sites under attack following Magento supply chain flaw At least 21 Magento extensions breached over the last six years, but laid dormant until today.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Americans would suffer most if Trump imposes pharma tariffs, sector warns Industry says levies would hit supply chains, making medicines potentially unaffordable for some US patients
Euronews · May 2, 2025 US hopes of beating China in the humanoid robotics race may be dashed by Trump's tariffs Elon Musk warned investors last week that China's countermeasures restricting shipments of rare earth magnets will delay Tesla's development of its Optimus humanoid robots.
International Business Times · May 1, 2025 Apple Expects $900 Mn Tariff Hit As Shifts US IPhone Supply To India Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 Stephen Miller claims Americans would rather buy expensive US dolls over Chinese dolls Deputy chief of staff’s comments comes as Christmas put at risk amid freezing supply chains due to China tariffs
International Business Times · May 1, 2025 GM Cuts 2025 Outlook, Projects Up To $5 Bn Hit From Tariffs General Motors pledged Thursday to take additional steps to boost its US supply chain after projecting a $4-5 billion hit to the US auto giant's 2025 earnings from President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025 Trump’s tariffs: ‘It feels like Covid 2.0. So many things are getting disrupted’ Pittsburgh residents, workers and business owners react to the increasingly fraught trading reality now upending supply chains and hitting prices
Evening Standard · May 1, 2025 Rolls-Royce says trading ‘strong’ despite tariffs and supply chain issues The London-based company stressed it expects to ‘offset’ the impact of announced US tariffs and is taking mitigating actions.