Tariffs, Trade Policy & Compliance
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Tariffs Increase Working Capital Risk: Simple Ways to Spot Exposure
Tariff shifts hit the front lines first, long before ERP rules adjust, and that mismatch triggers early buys, overrides, and inventory drift. If it goes unseen, capital gets trapped for an entire quarter. This piece breaks down the early warning signs any distributor can spot in under an hour. Quick Checklist: Spotting Tariff-Driven Working Capital…
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U.S. Growth Picks Up in November, but Tariff-Driven Cost Pressures Resurface
The Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index inched up to 54.8, from 54.6 in October, the highest reading since July.
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Effective U.S. tariff rate hits 17.9% and What It Means for Distributors
For wholesale distributors, the implications are immediate and operational.
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U.S. Manufacturing Holds Firm in October, But Confidence Cracks Under Tariff Pressure
S&P Global said many manufacturers cited tariff exposure, fluctuating input costs, and election-year uncertainty as key factors weighing on their outlook.
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Manufacturing Executives Maintain Guarded Optimism Amid Tariff and Political Uncertainty
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate industry discussion, but actual implementation remains limited.
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U.S. Business Growth Slows Again in September as Tariffs Weigh on Costs and Inventories Surge
One of the most striking report findings was the unprecedented buildup of unsold goods.
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Tariffs and Supply Shifts Put Distributors at the Center of August Sourcing Surge
Chemicals led August sourcing activity as construction, automotive, healthcare, and packaging buyers looked for stable domestic supply to offset global volatility.
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Global Growth Quickens in August, but Distributors Confront Tariff-Driven Cost Pressures
For distributors, the stronger output leads to continued order flow across industrial and consumer markets.
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CFO Optimism Climbs, but Tariffs and Workforce Concerns Persist
More than half of respondents said they plan to channel OBBBA-related tax savings into technology investments, particularly AI.
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Tariffs, Costs and Cautious Demand Weigh on North American Manufacturers
Manufacturers entered 2025 with modest confidence, but sentiment deteriorated sharply in the second quarter.