Ohio Guitar Pedal Maker Faces Bankruptcy Amid Tariff Surge
An Ohio guitar pedal maker warns bankruptcy as tariffs on parts from 14 countries drive up costs, spotlighting global supply-chain risks for small businesses.
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AI Takes Center Stage at transport logistic 2025 in Munich
transport logistic 2025 kicked off in Munich, spotlighting AI, digitalization and cybersecurity. With 2,670 exhibitors from 70+ countries and 100 Chinese companies, it previews the future of logistics.
Auto Giants Warn Rare-Earth Magnet Shortage Could Halt U.S. Assembly Lines
Major automakers warn a looming rare-earth magnet shortage from the Chinese mainland threatens critical car parts and risks US factory slowdowns or shutdowns.
Inside Cixi: The Speed Behind 60% of Global Small Appliances
Cixi in the Chinese mainland produces over 60% of global small home appliances. Discover the supply chain synergy fueling the famed “Cixi speed” in manufacturing.
Kunshan’s Coffee Revolution: Brewing a New Industry Chain
How Kunshan built a full coffee industry chain from scratch, turning a non-growing region into a coffee innovation hub.
Tariffs Cloud China’s Eyeglasses Capital: Danyang’s Response
In Danyang, China’s eyeglasses capital, over 400 million lenses are made annually. As US tariffs rise, manufacturers diversify, automate, and embrace sustainability to stay competitive.
Tariff Uncertainty Hits U.S. Trucking at Port of LA
Tariff uncertainty threatens the stability of the U.S. trucking sector at the Port of LA, causing cost spikes and delays across the supply chain.
Tariff Truce Sparks 277% Surge in China-U.S. Trade
A 90-day tariff truce between the U.S. and the Chinese mainland drove a 277% jump in trans-Pacific bookings, reviving global trade stability.
Beyond Scenery: Guilin’s Trade Resilience Hits 11.39B Yuan
Guilin’s 2024 foreign trade jumped 11.5% to 11.39B yuan, led by exports up 13.9%. From Lipu’s hanger lines to Yongfu’s monk fruit boom, the city’s economy runs deeper than its scenery.
Rail Freight on the Rise: 3.6% Growth in Chinese Mainland Jan–Apr
The Chinese mainland’s rail freight surged 3.6% in Jan–Apr 2025, driven by coal shipments, multimodal services and a 21% leap in China-Central Asia routes, reshaping global logistics.