Week in Review: Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian Goods, Container Dwell Escalates in Singapore and Northern Europe and More

From Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum talking President Donald Trump into walking back 25-percent duties on her country to continued congestion in the largest ports in Asia and Northern Europe, here are the top stories of the week.?

Can Fashion Finally Fix Its Microfiber Pollution Problem?

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Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian Goods Covered by USMCA

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Sustainability Summit: Ambition vs Action

In an era where sustainability commitments are at the forefront of business strategies and public discourse, the gap between ambition and measurable progress is glaring. Companies, leaders, and industries are setting bold goals, yet the tangible outcomes often fall short. Why does this disconnect persist? SJ’s Sustainability Summit on March 19 in New York will dive into what’s holding organizations back from turning pledges into meaningful, scalable action.

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Container Dwell Escalates in Singapore, Northern Europe Amid Port Congestion?

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Tariffs Could Cause ‘Short-Term Disruption’ But Won’t Upend US-Mexico Trade?

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Publican Uses AI to Help Customs Brokers Generate Import Documentation?

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Sourcing Journal’s 2025 Sourcing Report

Sourcing has never been more in flux. Geopolitical upheavals are pushing companies to rewrite existing sourcing maps and shipping routes, impending regulations and trade wars (real or threatened) are keeping executives up at night, and lobbyists are trying to carve out exemptions for their clients.

Download Sourcing Journal’s 2025 Sourcing Report to learn why Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Sri Lanka are gaining sourcing market share, which country’s exports declined the most, why denim mills in Turkey are turning to Egypt to help brands stabilize costs and much more.

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Ross Has Q4 Beat, But Sees Softer Business in Q1?

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BlackRock-MSC Consortium Buys Panama Canal-Adjacent Ports Targeted by Trump

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Cotton Maintains ‘Incredible Secrecy’ About Synthetic Pesticide Use

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