NAW SmartBrief
August 1, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
TOP STORIES
* Wholesalers brace for tariffs, plan for price increases
* Trump order ends de minimis exemption starting Aug. 29
* Key inflation gauge gains 0.3% in June
* US private payrolls surpass expectations, increase by 104K in July
* US, South Korea reach trade deal to reduce tariffs to 15%
* Honor Foods opens Orlando DC to boost southeast presence
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI-driven sourcing model replaces static methods
* Ports see cargo surge as tariffs create uncertainty
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B marketing shifts focus to relevance with AI
POLICY WATCH
* NAW challenges Ore. recycling law's constitutionality
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Divided Fed leaves interest rates unchanged again
* IMF raises global growth outlook, issues tariff warning
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