Kate Nishimura

Los Angeles

Senior News and Features Editor at Sourcing Journal

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Articles

US Trade Deficit Contracted in April Amid Tariff-Driven Import Paralysis

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

The U.S. trade deficit took a significant plunge in April after President Donald Trump announced aggressive, sweeping tariffs on countries across the globe. U.S. Commerce Department data showed that the trade gap between America and its trading partners narrowed drastically as imports into the U.S. fell by 16 percent. The trade deficit rang in at $61 billion in April—less than half of the $140 billion seen just one month earlier. At the same time, America’s exports grew.
Report: Footwear Factories Have Made Sustainable Strides

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

Misconceptions abound when it comes to the carbon impact of making shoes. Chief among them is a notion that the footwear industry—which has been fingered as a master polluter within the fashion sector—hasn’t made significant strides when it comes to shrinking its footprint (no puns intended).
Report: Footwear Factories Have Made Sustainable Strides

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kate Nishimura

Misconceptions abound when it comes to the carbon impact of making shoes. Chief among them is a notion that the footwear industry—which has been fingered as a master polluter within the fashion sector—hasn’t made significant strides when it comes to shrinking its footprint (no puns intended).
Trump Doubles Duties on Metals, Judge Dismisses California’s Tariff Lawsuit

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday doubling global tariffs on steel and aluminum from across the globe. The Commander in Chief said that the duties on the metals would increase from 25 percent to 50 percent beginning at 12:01am on Wednesday.
Global Economic Growth Will Be Blunted By US Tariffs, OECD Says

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

The world economy will take a significant hit over the next 18 months—and tariffs are a major culprit, according to newly released forecasting from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
US Pushes Global Partners for Trade Deals by Wednesday

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

With an eye toward finalizing trade agreements ahead of its self-imposed July 9 deadline, the White House is pushing global trade partners to submit their most attractive offers to the U.S. by Wednesday. According to a draft of a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) letter viewed by Reuters, the Trump administration is seeking to expedite the closure of deals with a number of countries.
Trade Truce Crumbles As China Says US Violated Terms

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

A short-lived truce between Beijing and Washington has come to a crashing halt. After announcing a 90-day stay on punitive duties for China-made goods last month, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to rail against the country’s government, saying China “totally violated” its agreement with the U.S. The Commander in Chief did not provide further details about the breach of terms.
Federal Appeals Court Grants Trump Temporary Relief on Tariff Ruling

4 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

Less than 24 hours after the Court of International Trade (CIT) invalidated President Donald Trump’s retaliatory duties on more than 90 countries, the administration has been granted a stay on that decision by a federal appeals court.
Federal Appeals Court Grants Trump Temporary Relief on Tariff Ruling

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kate Nishimura

Less than 24 hours after the Court of International Trade (CIT) invalidated President Donald Trump’s retaliatory duties on more than 90 countries, the administration has been granted a stay on that decision by a federal appeals court.
Rick Caruso and Elyse Walker Announce Plans for Palisades Village Reopening Following SoCal Fires

4 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Kate Nishimura

Five months after a devastating wildfire ripped through the tony beachside enclave, Los Angeles’ Palisades neighborhood is on the road to revival. With construction on fire-damaged homes and now-empty lots springing up all around, the Palisades Village shopping center, owned by billionaire real estate mogul Rick Caruso, is laying the groundwork for a grand reopening targeted for mid-2026.