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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Twenty twenty-five is starkly different: the next global war has already begun, and it’s unfolding not on distant battlefields, but right through the supply chains that you rely on. Your supply chain is already directly in the line of fire.

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Foreign Adversaries Threaten Critical U.S. Manufacturing Sectors

Exiger Perspectives

government procurement of critical components. defense contractor, however, is reportedly still reliant on Russian titanium at lower tiers of its supply chain. Exigers Supply Chain Explorer (SCE) identified 18,828 exports of Russian titanium or nickel since 2023 , including 467 shipments that went directly to the U.S.

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The need to know

EFT

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists Auto companies 'in full panic' over rare-earths bottleneck Frank Eckard, CEO of a German magnet maker, has been fielding a flood of calls in recent weeks. Trump tariffs stoke supply chain worries for US businesses, survey shows A majority of U.S.

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Blanks keep rates level; no de minimis air rate collapse yet; US-Houthi truce first step to Red Sea return? – May 7, 2025 Update

Freightos

Houthi statements indicate they will cease targeting US vessels as long the US holds off attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen, but they promise to continue attacks on Israel and it is unclear what all this means for vessels from other countries.

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U.S.-Swiss Trade Deal Likely to Contain Assurances on Pharma Levy

Supply Chain Brain

requirements for the security of supply chains. Agree to Framework Trade Deal Bloomberg Red Sea Ship Set Ablaze, Abandoned After Attack Near Yemen More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Similar to provisions in a U.S.-UK UK framework deal signed in May, the draft U.S.-Switzerland Tariffs China, U.S.

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Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S., China

Supply Chain Brain

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chains in Crisis Automotive Related Articles Car Sales in China Drop as COVID Lockdowns Kept Buyers at Home Rate of New Car Sales to Dip in Much of China as Aftermarket Products, Services Rise GM Retakes Crown From Toyota as U.S.

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. This began on November 18th when an Israeli-owned car carrier was hijacked by Houthis – it remains held in Yemen. As frequently happens in supply chains, this could have a potential knock-on effect.

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