Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

It might mean setting up plants in Mexico or elsewhere in Latin America, aa means of cutting transit time and responding more quickly to changing patterns of demand. But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable.

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MAY 13, 2025

He further established the case for why supply chain teams need to context integrated sourcing as well as procurement. It is not solely procurement focused, but tactical and operational logistics focused. They must therefore be included in a decision intelligence capability.

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JUNE 14, 2025

Of noteworthy significance was the indication that Mexico overtook China as the largest trading partner for the U.S. Once more, the report observes that reshoring activities related to Canada and Mexico “ have significantly contracted in 2025.”

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! It’s talking to suppliers to understand what we already have, where are the gaps, and how we can fill them.”

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o9 Solutions

MAY 14, 2025

Interestingly, despite its critical importance, MRO is frequently treated as a procurement function rather than a strategic lever. Many organizations still rely heavily on manual processes, spreadsheets, old ERP systems, and fragmented data across maintenance, operations, logistics, and procurement.

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2025

ports may now route through Mexico. ERP and inventory systems are being upgraded to track landed costs, simulate tariff scenarios, and adapt procurement strategies on the fly. That could mean shipping through tariff-friendly trade zones or taking advantage of agreements like USMCA. It adds days to deliverybut saves millions in duties.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This prediction was our view that direct materials sourcing and procurement organizations by their role would continue to provide a de-facto presence and accountability for investment in and enhancements of supplier risk management and controls. Evidence of Mexico as an alternative nearshoring action remains mixed this year.

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

The completed engine is then sent to a vehicle assembly plant in Mexico, traveling through the U.S. Finally, the assembled vehicle crosses the Mexico-U.S. market in Mexico. Enhanced end-to-end tracking from procurement to distribution allows organizations to measure and quantify the real impact of tariffs.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2025

Were giving organizations a smarter AI overlay to drive better outcomes whether they’re ramping up domestic manufacturing, shifting sourcing from China to Mexico, or repositioning safety stock across facilities.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Further stated was the following: “ Out of an abundance of caution, we are also temporarily removing the Quarter Pounder from restaurants in the impacted area, including Colorado, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming, as well as portions of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Example: A pickup truck assembled in Mexico using parts from the U.S. Mexico, and Canada) to receive tariff-free treatment under USMCA. Director of Product Segment Marketing at Coupa, where he brings products to markets in the areas of Direct Material Procurement and Supply Chain Design and Planning.

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Taulia

MARCH 31, 2025

Very often, these scenario analyses are still done in silos by sales, procurement, and finance, often involving home-grown spreadsheet solutions. However, as we have seen with the tariffs levied against Mexico and Canada, nearshoring is not always the answer. Hyundai also announced a record investment in the US of $26 billion.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the S&P Global U.S. Administration announced its first salvo relative to 25 percent tariffs being imposed on Canada and Mexico imports along with 10 percent added tariffs for China imports. United States The two followed indices of U.S. This past weekend the incoming U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2025

India led all reporting regions in PMI growth performance while Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom occupied the three most contractionary regions. manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. United States The two followed indices of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2025

The announcement follows an early March announcement of 25 percent import tariffs being imposed on imported goods from Canada and Mexico , which was subsequently delayed by 30 days in a later announcement in lieu of global financial market reactions. either in Mexico or Canada. during 2024 were assembled outside the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

According to various published reports, these tariffs will be widely applied to all US imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico , reportedly the top two foreign suppliers of the metals to the U.S. Mexico reportedly accounts for $6.5 billion in steel, and $9.2 billion in aluminum exports to the U.S. With the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2025

Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April U.S.-Mexico-Canada Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April Photo: iStock/grandriver June 27, 2025 SupplyChainBrain Total transborder freight in North America was $126.3 and Mexico totaled $69.7 billion in April, decreasing 8.5% Freight between the U.S. billion, down 13.6%

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2025

In late October last year, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announcement indicating that the CMS had plans to build and operate what was described as the worlds largest assembly plant for servers housing Nvidias most advanced Blackwell chips in Mexico. over the next four years through manufacturing partnerships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2025

Global Supply Chain Disruptions Begin to Materialize Freight forwarders and procurement managers are reporting early signs of supply reallocation efforts, as importers scramble to reroute orders through lower-tariff regions like Mexico or Eastern Europe.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Much has occurred since our update on the announcement by the Trump Administration for imposing 25 percent import tariffs being placed on imported goods from either Canada and Mexico , or an added 10 percent import on goods imported from China. trade with Canada amounted to $699 billion, and with Mexico , $776 billion in goods.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 2, 2025

Prediction Implications The basis of our 2025 prediction is that Chief Supply Chain Officer s or Chief Procurement Officers efforts directed at short and longer term component and production sourcing strategy setting will be all consuming, depending on specific industry. With Mexico now representing the largest inflow of goods into the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

Reportedly, the Trump Administration continues to prohibit any exemptions related to specific countries including Canada, China, Mexico and the European Union. Mexico reportedly accounts for $6.5 That is different than steel and aluminum tariffs imposed during the first Trump presidency in 2018. In dollar terms, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 29, 2025

The three judge panel additionally ruled that specific tariffs imposed on Canada , Mexico , and China that were associated with stemming drug trafficking fail because they do not deal with the threats set forth in those orders, the panel wrote.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2025

Reportedly Canada and Mexico were not included in this supplemental retaliatory listing but prior announced tariffs on materials movements outside of the USMCA trade agreement apply. Thailand – 36 percent in addition to other tariffs. If readers desire the full detailed listing, they can reference a published listing by The Guardian.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 19, 2025

Reportedly, upwards of $8 billion of aerospace intermediate products are imported from various manufacturers located in Mexico , producing labor intensive goods. While the cost impacts are estimated to be lower, expressed as $50 million, it is not clear at this point as to which derivative products will be included or exempt in these tariffs.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2025

auto industry regarding yesterdays blanket imposition of 25 percent import tariffs on goods imported from either Canada or Mexico. Added Thoughts As The Wall Street Journal and other business and industry have pointed out that Mexico is the largest exporter of automobiles and trucks to the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 11, 2025

Supply chain and procurement leaders must now navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, balancing cost efficiency with risk mitigation. Some ways to diversify include: Nearshoring : Shifting some production to neighboring countries that offer lower trade barriers, such as Mexico for U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Tariff Announcements Late this afternoon , the White House announced the imposition of 25 percent tariffs being imposed on imported materials from Canada and Mexico. imports stem from Canada and Mexico combined. Reportedly, a lower 10 percent tariff rate will be imposed on energy products such as crude oil imports from Canada.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 29, 2024

also known as Foxconn , has plans to build and operate what is being described as “ the world’s largest assembly plant for servers housing Nvidia’s most advanced Blackwell chips in Mexico.” With Mexico being a designated trade partner in the U.S., All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2025

Market watchers and auto industry stakeholders are especially homing in on the threats of upwards of 25 percent import tariffs from components source from Mexico and Canada , as well as even higher tariffs to be potentially imposed on imports from China.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

President Elect Donald Trumps pre-announcements relative to planned significant import tariffs being applied to components and products being imported from Canada, Mexico and China. Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters posting in late November, we highlighted U.S.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It is also interesting that Mexico has FTAs with more than 57 countries. Additionally, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and programs like the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provide reduced duties for eligible products from developing countries. manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

are assembled in Canada and Mexico, and will likely be impacted by the added 25 percent tariff levels. The two most affordable EVs in GMs current lineup, the $35,000 Chevy Equinox and larger Blazer, are manufactured in Mexico, and most of them are brought in over the border to be sold in the Americas. Canada , China or other countries.

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EFT

JULY 1, 2025

Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm. USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure The U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

firms are increasingly sourcing from Mexico, where labor costs are 20% to 30% lower than in China. However, nearshoring requires significant capital, and infrastructure gaps in countries like Mexico can cause delays. In the face of these challenges, businesses are deploying innovative strategies to mitigate tariff impacts.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

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