The Buzz: Storm Clouds on the Economic Horizon?

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we dive the pressing issues facing the global supply chain, with a particular emphasis on the potential trajectory of the US economy. Welcome to The Buzz!Hosts Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez discuss all the top news and recent developments in supply chain and logistics, including: The significant impact of trade deals on the global supply chain landscape, highlighting recent agreements between the United States and Japan, as well as the European UnionThe complexities of the steel industry, emphasizing the challenges posed by overproduction and the implications for national security and environmental sustainability moving forwardObservations on the current state of the U.S. economy, focusing on indicators from the transportation sector, particularly the decisions made by companies like UPS and FedExThe importance of trust in supply chain management, particularly in light of ongoing tariff negotiations and the need for transparency among global partnersInsights on innovative procurement strategies being implemented by leading firms, showcasing how technology is reshaping this vital business function in today's economic climateJoin us as we navigate these pivotal topics, engaging with expert perspectives and fostering dialogue within the supply chain community.Additional Links & Resources:With That Said: https://bit.ly/3ILaxOF Enable Tariff Price Planner: https://bit.ly/3J4dFoOThe World Has Too Much Steel, but No One Wants to Stop Making It: https://bit.ly/4lLHmcNFreight First: Why America’s Supply Chain Storm Signals a Hard Turn Ahead: https://bit.ly/3IPVCTyU.S. Bank Freight Payment Index for Q2 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/Cv3HE8wY44Ed How 3 Companies Digitized Their Procurement Processes: https://bit.ly/44OQEimLeading Women of Supply Chain Livestream: https://streamyard.com/watch/34KHAvi3NjK8Vector Social Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3IQYFupVector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton Enrique Alvarez, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-storm-clouds-economic-horizon-1462 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at [email protected]© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.