Canada's deputy prime minister noted that while the U.S. and Canada are "perfectly aligned" on trade with China, "the same cannot be said of Mexico."

Although the EU recently imposed tariffs on EVs imported from China, Chinese automakers have continued to make inroads into the European market.

Better, more transparent and efficient procurement management software could lead to a better world. But there remains an adoption and talent problem. 

Procurement professionals must rise to the ESG challenge by leveraging supplier collaboration to ensure compliance and best practices in the extended supply chain.

Tai cautioned against the use of blanket tariffs such as those proposed by Donald Trump, who has vowed to enact 60% levies on all Chinese imports. 

In June 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called off an earlier version of the congestion pricing plan just two weeks before it was supposed to go into effect.

 In a note to employees in October, CEO Kelly Ortberg told workers that the company needed to align its staffing levels with its "financial reality."

According to the DOE, industrial manufacturing accounts for roughly 20% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

The role of chief technology officer has evolved significantly over the years, as businesses have come to rely more heavily on technological innovation for their very survival.

The group consists of 40 companies, and was originally founded by e-commerce giant Amazon, outdoor recreation retailer Patagonia, and German coffee chain Tchibo.