July 8 - Reciprocal tariffs set for 14 nations | FedEx cuts Transpacific capacity

FedEx cuts Asia-Americas capacity to match trade demand; The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era; Mars pursues end-to-end traceability across seafood supply chain

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July 8, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for supply chain leaders

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Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others

The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president Monday.

FedEx cuts Asia-Americas capacity to match trade demand

Despite the overall reduction, the carrier has made network changes to capture growth in Southeast Asia, including a Singapore-to-U.S. flight.

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.

Carrying forward nearly 130 years of American manufacturing excellence

Revitalizing “Made in America”: Thomas honors a 130‑year legacy, empowering U.S. manufacturers for the future.

Mars pursues end-to-end traceability across seafood supply chain

The Consumer Packaged Goods company is partnering with traceability platform Wholechain to better capture sourcing data for its pet food ingredients.

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