Tag: Supply Chain
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Africa’s Dairy Equation: Boosting Milk, Reducing Imports
Overview: Africa’s milk growth amid rising demand Africa’s dairy sector is at a pivotal crossroads. Between 2013 and 2023, milk production rose about 17%, reflecting a region-wide push to feed growing urban populations and expanding middle classes. Yet this progress sits beside a parallel trend: imports of dairy products reached a record $7.5 billion in…
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Nexperia Auto Chip Crisis: What’s Next for Global Automakers
Overview: Nexperia’s Dilemma and Its Global Stakes The Nexperia situation has evolved from a national security action into a fault line for the global auto industry. Netherlands-based Nexperia, a key supplier of semiconductor chips used in modern vehicles, was caught in a triad of geopolitical tensions: the European Union’s regulatory scrutiny, the United States’ export…
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Tariffs Hit Canadian Truck and Bus Makers as New levies Take Effect
Overview: Tariffs Take Effect Across the Heavy Vehicle Sector Canada’s fresh set of tariffs targeting medium and heavy-duty trucks, as well as related parts, began this week, placing additional pressure on a domestic manufacturing sector already navigating global supply chain disruptions and rising material costs. The policy, designed to shield domestic producers from foreign competition…
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Canada’s New Tariffs Hit Heavy Trucks and Buses: Industry Feels the Pinch
Canada’s Latest Tariffs Target Heavy Trucks and Bus Parts A fresh slate of tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks and their parts began to take effect across Canada, placing added pressure on a sector already navigating a challenging market. The measures, aimed at foreign imports, are expected to ripple through domestic assembly lines, parts suppliers,…
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Tariffs Hit Canada Truck and Bus Makers as New Fees Take Effect
Overview of the Tariffs Starting today, a fresh slate of tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks, bus chassis, and related parts goes into effect in Canada. The move aims to recalibrate trade flows and protect domestic producers, but it also tightens margins for manufacturers who rely on imported components and international suppliers. Industry observers say…
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Nexperia halts wafer supplies to China plant, fueling disruption
Industry shock: Nexperia cuts wafer supplies to a Chinese plant In a move that could ripple through the global electronics supply chain, Dutch semiconductor maker Nexperia has suspended wafer shipments to its Chinese assembly plant. The decision, confirmed by a letter obtained and reviewed by Reuters, adds pressure on an already strained market for chips…
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Automakers Face Tariffs and Chip Shortages, Yet Profits Hold
Tariffs Have Left a Hefty Bill for Automakers The global automotive sector has been navigating a storm of costs tied to tariffs, with Moody’s estimating a combined bill of around $30 billion for the industry this year. That figure underscores how policy shifts and trade tensions ripple through the supply chain, adding pressure to a…
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Automakers Rise Above Tariffs: Some Still Grow Despite Costs
Industry Faces a $30 Billion Tariff Burden, With Mixed Earnings The automotive sector is grappling with a heavyweight: tariffs. Moody’s recently estimated that automakers could be paying as much as $30 billion in tariffs this year, a sum that ranks as a significant drag on profits across the industry. While these costs bite into margins,…
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Automakers Weather Tariffs and Chip Shortage, Still Profitable
Tariffs Have Made the Year Tough, Yet Profits Persist Automakers have been contending with a mounting tariff bill that Moody’s pegs at about $30 billion for the industry this year. The added costs have come from a web of duties on imported cars, parts, and materials, complicating pricing strategies and squeezing margins for some manufacturers.…
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Rail Baltica Secures Framework for Cable Protection Supply Across the Baltic Corridor
Rail Baltica finalises framework agreements for cable protection materials Rail Baltica, the cross-border high-speed railway project spanning Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, has formalised its first set of framework agreements for the consolidated supply of cable protection materials. This milestone marks a significant step in the project’s procurement strategy, aiming to streamline supply chains, reduce costs,…