July Supply Chain News Wrap Up (.PDF Download)

Aug. 8, 2025
Tariffs, a tech deal and a major rail merger shaped July as supply chain leaders prioritized resilience, efficiency and domestic growth.

July was another eventful month for supply chain operators as new tariffs were negotiated, economic news was announced and companies shifted to second-half planning. Trade tensions dominated the headlines, with the U.S. administration threatening new tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and imports from China, Canada and other countries.