?? Global Logistics Update: Week of March 10, 2025 ?? ??Last Week's Highlights: ? Tariff tensions escalate: Canada imposes 25% surtax on $30B of US goods; China restricts rare earth exports; Mexico preparing retaliation ? Major brands actively reshuffling supply chains: Target forecasting Q1 profit pressure; Cisco reduced China exposure by 80%; Yeti moving 80% of production out of China by year-end ? TSMC announces $100B investment for five new US semiconductor factories, bringing total US investment to $165B ? FedEx expanding Network 2.0 consolidation to eight additional locations, merging Express and Ground operations ?This Week's Outlook: ? ATA Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting kicks off today in Nashville (March 10-13) ? Truckload Carriers Association Convention approaching (March 15-18) in Phoenix ? ProMat/MODEX 2025 featuring 1,200+ exhibitors next week in Chicago (March 17-20) - Check out our partners RocketFuel Parcel Recharge at #E13335 Lakeside Center Hall D ??What This Means for Brands: The escalating tariff landscape is creating immediate supply chain turbulence but also strategic opportunities. Brands who can rapidly adjust sourcing strategies, nearshore critical components, and leverage technology to increase visibility will gain significant competitive advantage. Launch Fulfillment's Recommendation: Use the next 60-90 days to run scenario planning for continued trade volatility. Consider splitting inventory positions across multiple geographies to reduce single-point dependencies. Most importantly, forge stronger relationships with your logistics partners – flexibility and communication will be the difference-makers as these disruptions continue to cascade through global supply networks. #SupplyChain #GlobalLogistics #Tariffs #InternationalTrade #LaunchFulfillment
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