Supply Chain Research

The last trade policy actions of the Trump administration may involve tariffs based on currency manipulation accusations with China and Vietnam in the crosshairs. At the same time there may be doubts about the delivery of China’s phase 1 purchase commitments. Also: Urban Outfitters controls inventory, shifts to homewares; Deere expects farm equipment growth, supply chain a pandemic risk; U.S. export downturn continues despite phase 1 trade deal; Asia-first global trade recovery remains fragile; alliances under scrutiny, rates on the rise, new service on the water; more of the same for Br...