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The Pulse -Trade Wars and Supply Chain Chaos
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Trade wars have reached new heights with Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods soaring as high as 245%, causing unprecedented disruption to global supply chains and shipping routes.
• US tariffs on Chinese goods have escalated rapidly, from 10% on April 2nd to cumulative rates reaching 245% by mid-April
• China has responded with retaliatory tariffs up to 125%, effectively excluding American goods from their market
• Global shipping patterns are changing dramatically, with vessels rerouting from US ports to European hubs
• The UK government has seized control of British Steel operations to save the last two functioning blast furnaces in the country
• Companies like Unilever are focusing on digital transformation across their manufacturing network, achieving 8% cost reduction
• Schneider Electric has invested $700 million in North American operations amid growing regional demand
• The Trump administration has closed the de minimis loophole that allowed Chinese companies to avoid customs duties on packages below $800
Make sure you subscribe to the Chain Reaction podcast to get insights about your supply chains and business news every week. Don't forget to tune in next week for our special on the Iron and Steel Industry.
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About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain Advantage
I have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon...
Chapters
1. The Pulse -Trade Wars and Supply Chain Chaos (00:00:00)
2. Happy Easter and Trade War Updates (00:00:19)
3. Trump's Escalating Tariffs on China (00:02:18)
4. Supply Chain Disruptions Explained (00:04:57)
5. Global Shipping Rerouting and Impacts (00:08:24)
6. British Steel Crisis in Scunthorpe (00:11:05)
7. Unilever's Digital Manufacturing Transformation (00:14:40)
8. De Minimis Rules and Customs Loopholes (00:16:35)
9. Trump Policies and Closing Remarks (00:18:26)
308 episodes
Manage episode 477908449 series 2869751
Trade wars have reached new heights with Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods soaring as high as 245%, causing unprecedented disruption to global supply chains and shipping routes.
• US tariffs on Chinese goods have escalated rapidly, from 10% on April 2nd to cumulative rates reaching 245% by mid-April
• China has responded with retaliatory tariffs up to 125%, effectively excluding American goods from their market
• Global shipping patterns are changing dramatically, with vessels rerouting from US ports to European hubs
• The UK government has seized control of British Steel operations to save the last two functioning blast furnaces in the country
• Companies like Unilever are focusing on digital transformation across their manufacturing network, achieving 8% cost reduction
• Schneider Electric has invested $700 million in North American operations amid growing regional demand
• The Trump administration has closed the de minimis loophole that allowed Chinese companies to avoid customs duties on packages below $800
Make sure you subscribe to the Chain Reaction podcast to get insights about your supply chains and business news every week. Don't forget to tune in next week for our special on the Iron and Steel Industry.
You can follow Chain Reaction on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
Support the show
THANKS FOR LISTENING PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can support the podcast by following the link here. It makes a big difference and helps us make great content for you to listen to. Follow like and share the Chain Reaction Podcast with colleagues and friends on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.
News about forthcoming programmes click here
SHARE
Please share the link with others so they can listen too https://chainreaction.buzzsprout.com/share
LET US KNOW
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions then just direct message on Linkedin or X (Twitter)
REVIEW AND RATE
If you like the show please rate and review it. Every vote helps.
About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain Advantage
I have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon...
Chapters
1. The Pulse -Trade Wars and Supply Chain Chaos (00:00:00)
2. Happy Easter and Trade War Updates (00:00:19)
3. Trump's Escalating Tariffs on China (00:02:18)
4. Supply Chain Disruptions Explained (00:04:57)
5. Global Shipping Rerouting and Impacts (00:08:24)
6. British Steel Crisis in Scunthorpe (00:11:05)
7. Unilever's Digital Manufacturing Transformation (00:14:40)
8. De Minimis Rules and Customs Loopholes (00:16:35)
9. Trump Policies and Closing Remarks (00:18:26)
308 episodes
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