Chain Reaction Podcast News Round-Up Celebrating 250 Years of US Independence
As we celebrate 250 years of US Independence on the 4th of July 2026, Tariffs are back in the driver’s seat, war risk is rattling energy markets, and the global supply chain is taking the hit in real time. I break down what’s happening across North American trade as USMCA discussions simmer under the weight of politics, with steel, autos, and other key categories still facing pressure. When policy turns unpredictable, the costs show up everywhere: sourcing decisions, landed cost math, lead ti…