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For over 60 years, Supply Professional (formerly PurchasingB2B) has been the most trusted, reliable and well-read source of information for Canada’s supply chain community. Each issue reaches over 18,000 qualified industry professionals across the country. The publication has undergone several transitions—originally published as Modern Purchasing then PurchasingB2B—to reflect the changing needs of its readers and developments in the industry. Now, to remain relevant to our readership, the publication and its website have renamed, redesigned and relaunched as Supply Professional. Each issue strives to provide readers with the depth and breadth of critical information they need to adapt to the ever-increasing pace, complexity and scale of today’s end-to-end, global supply chains. Source

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Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs - Supply Professional

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The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs.
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IMF expects world economy to grow three per cent this year - Supply Professional

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WASHINGTON-The International Monetary Fund on July 8 modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies. The IMF now expects the global economy to expand by a sluggish three per cent in 2026, down from 3.5 per cent last year and from the 3.1 per cent it had forecast for this year back in April.
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Feds launch small business procurement program - Supply Professional

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TORONTO-Ottawa has launched new measures to respond to concerns from small businesses about the complexity, cost and time needed to participate in federal procurement. Through the measures, launched under the Small Business Procurement Program (SBPP), the government will work to remove barriers that have made federal contracting difficult for smaller firms, and to ensure can better compete for and win government work.
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Canadian manufacturers eye US move: KPMG - Supply Professional

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A new survey shows trade tensions have some Canadian manufacturers deciding to move production south of the border or delay capital investments. KPMG Canada said on July 7 that 42 per cent of Canadian manufacturing companies indicated they have or are considering moving production to the United States. Of those considering relocating, 77 per cent expect to make the transition within the next two years.
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Shipping rates soar as retailers race to beat looming tariffs - Supply Professional

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Christmas is coming early this year. And it's pushing up shipping rates. A glut of early wholesale orders for everything from holiday decorations to home furniture has propelled maritime shipping costs to four-year highs as a result of tariff uncertainty and the Iran war, with potential repercussions for consumers.
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CN sets monthly grain movement record - Supply Professional

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MONTREAL-CN has announced that it established a new monthly record for grain movement across its network. In June, CN moved 2.67 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada, surpassing the previous June record of 2.64 MMT set in June 2020. This record performance reflects continued strong customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and CN's operational flexibility across its network.
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Canada seeking clarity after US opts for annual CUSMA review: trade minister - Supply Professional

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Days after the Trump administration decided to require annual reviews of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement instead of renewing it in its current form until 2042, the Canadian government says significant uncertainty remains over the next steps in trade negotiations. "We don't have any more predictability about the annual review process because this is somewhat uncharted territory.
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FedEx completes post-spinoff LTL strategy - Supply Professional

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MEMPHIS, Tenn.-FedEx Corp. has completed its spin-off of FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc., establishing FedEx Freight as an independent, publicly traded company focusing on the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) industry.
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June auto sales rise, ending eight-month streak of year-over-year declines - Supply Professional

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DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales in June rose compared with a year ago, breaking an eight-month streak of year-over-year declines. The firm says light vehicle sales totalled 182,000 for the month. The result was up 1.9 per cent from 178,000 in June last year. DesRosiers managing partner Andrew King says given the challenges facing the economy, he'd take any sort of market gain as a positive. The seasonally adjusted annual rate for the month came in at 1.84 million.
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Steel producers association unhappy with tariff remission program extensions - Supply Professional

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Ottawa's decision to extend a tariff offset program for some U.S. steel imports fails to encourage domestic manufacturers to diversify away from the United States, the head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association said. The horizontal tariff remissions program for steel, aluminum and some steel derivative products was to end on June 30. The federal government said last week it is extending it for another year, until June 30, 2027.
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Supply Professional Journalists

Power, Michael
Wilson, Steve