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As trade tensions rise, how should manufacturers balance growth with the mounting risks of tariffs and supply chain disruptions? This edition explores the tough decisions companies are facing and how they're responding.
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, Plant Magazine
 
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Canada's business groups call for government action against steel, aluminum tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to levy 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to his country beginning March 12.


Manufacturing sector shows modest January growth despite tariff uncertainty: S&P Global PMI

The seasonally adjusted PMI for January was 51.6, indicating a modest expansion in manufacturing activity.


Company tied to plant-based milk listeria outbreak looks to sell two plants

Toronto-based Joriki was granted court protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act last week.


Tariff threat causing supply chain overhauls, KPMG finds

Nearly six in 10 Canadian business leaders are diverting goods from China, but switching suppliers poses new risks.


 
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