Tag: food industry tariffs
Smucker stock has plunged to decade-lows after a bruising earnings miss and nearly $2B in impairment charges tied to its Hostess buy. With profits set to drop again, investors are questioning the company’s strategy.
President Trump’s unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China marks a significant shift in trade policy, potentially disrupting supply chains and increasing costs for the food industry. Industry executives must navigate these challenges by adopting strategic tariff mitigation practices.