Tag #Supply Chain Disruption

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China's Rare Earth Export Restrictions Threaten US Industries

China's new export licensing requirement for rare earth minerals has created a potential crisis for US industries, leaving only a 2-3 month supply and threatening widespread production shutdowns; alternatives exist but compromise efficiency.

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US-China Trade War: Rare Earth Restrictions Disrupt Global Supply Chains

The US and China, after a temporary trade war truce on May 12th, are now restricting exports of rare earth magnets and semiconductors, impacting global supply chains, causing factory closures like the Ford plant in Chicago, and potentially disrupting production for hundreds of EU companies.

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Tariffs Squeeze Black-Owned Beauty Businesses

US tariffs on Chinese goods, though lowered, still heavily impact Black-owned beauty businesses, many of whom rely on Chinese manufacturers for up to 90% of products, leading to increased costs and threatening their survival amid a 71% drop in investment in Black-owned businesses in 2023.

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M&S Supplier Uses Pen and Paper After Cyberattack

A cyberattack on Marks & Spencer caused significant disruption, forcing its major supplier Greencore to revert to manual ordering systems using pen and paper; M&S stores faced empty shelves, online orders were suspended for over a week, and employee payroll was affected.

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Trump Tariffs Threaten US Store Shelves with Empty Aisles

President Trump's 145% tariff on Chinese imports is causing US retailers to cancel orders, potentially resulting in empty store shelves and supply chain disruptions similar to the COVID-19 era, with a projected 33% decrease in ship arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles by May 10th and a potential 20% ...

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US Tariffs Cripple Chinese Manufacturers

The US-China trade war is causing significant disruption to Chinese manufacturers, leading to production halts, worker furloughs, and a scramble to find new markets, as US customers cancel orders due to tariffs that have reached 145%.

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German Auto Suppliers Expect Market Consolidation, But Remain Optimistic About Own Prospects

A survey of 100 German auto supplier executives reveals that while two-thirds anticipate market consolidation in the next two years, a significant majority (78%) see their own companies as being in good shape, despite acknowledging challenges like high investment pressure and geopolitical instabilit...

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US Tariff Reduction on Chinese Imports Fails to Alleviate Long-Term Business Concerns

The US temporarily reduced tariffs on Chinese imports to 30 percent from 145 percent for 90 days, effective May 14, causing a surge in container bookings but not resolving long-term business concerns about US policy unpredictability, causing significant damage to business relations.

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Co-op Recovers from Cyberattack, Stock Shortages Expected to Ease

A cyberattack by the group DragonForce caused payment problems, widespread shortages of goods, and data breaches at the Co-op, but the company says that stock levels should return to normal by this weekend and that all payment systems are now back up and running.

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Zero Hunger
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Global Container Shipping Chaos: 80 Ships Cancel Routes Amid US Trade Policy Uncertainty

Eighty container ships have canceled or altered their routes globally due to the new US trade policies, creating chaos and significant delays in ports like Rotterdam, as trade between China and the US has significantly reduced.

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Trump Tariffs Force Chinese Exporters to Seek New Markets

On April 2nd, 2018, the start of Donald Trump's global tariff offensive, Chinese exporters faced uncertainty about US import duties, potentially reaching 145%, leading some to dispose of cargo at sea to avoid ruinous costs. This prompted exploration of alternative markets like Europe and relocation ...

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China's Rare Earth Export Controls Create Global Supply Chain Uncertainty

China imposed export controls on seven critical rare earth metals, requiring licenses and potentially causing global shortages due to China's control of 90 percent of the global supply; this impacts various industries and could hinder efforts in green technology and defense.

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