Supply Chain Research

President Trump has indicated a “great deal” is needed from China as a widening of tariffs to cover consumer goods looms. China’s retaliatory duties have become an issue in the North Dakota midterm elections. Cooper Tire has increased customer prices to pass through higher tariffs. Also: Fanuc’s earnings guidance cut may be down to company-specific issues, not tariffs; Toyota had a tough September and faces harsher challenges ahead; Lek’s gain is Merck’s loss; extra corn planting won’t offset soybean costs for American farmers; the WTO’s viability may hinge on a single case; Mexico harde...