Stellantis' Luton Factor Closure
Nov 28, 2024
Summary In reaction to Vauxhall owner Stellantis closing its Luton factory, the University of Salford’s Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Dr Jonathan Owens, shares his thoughts. People Jonathan Owens URL https://www.salford.ac.uk/news/expert-comment-stellantis-luton-factory-closure
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US car industry relying on parts and production that crosses the border between Mexico and Canada
Mar 18, 2025
Summary Interview with Jamie Owen on CGTN Europe discussing the recent tariff's imposed by President Trump and the impact on supply chains. People Jonathan Owens URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onmYu80lJgU
What happens to supply chains and prices for consumers if there is a long-term global tariff war?
Mar 19, 2025
Summary The pandemic highlighted that supply chains can be incredibly vulnerable to disruptions and, when assessing the current impact of these, it requires a variety of factors to be considered.
However, the impact of increased reciprocal tariffs on global consumers can vary depending on several factors, including the size of the tariff, the nature of the goods involved, and the specific logistics and supply chain dynamics. Here’s a general breakdown of how quickly these increased supply costs might trickle down to consumers.
The pandemic highlighted that supply chains can be incredibly vulnerable to disruptions and, when assessing the current impact of these, it requires a variety of factors to be considered. However, the impact of increased reciprocal tariffs on global consumers can vary depending on several factors, including the size of the tariff, the nature of the goods involved, and the specific logistics and supply chain dynamics. Here’s a general breakdown of how quickly these increased supply costs might trickle down to consumers.People Jonathan Owens URL https://blogs.salford.ac.uk/business-school/what-happens-to-supply-chains-and-prices-for-consumers-if-there-is-a-long-term-global-tariff-war/
Heathrow Airport had enough power to avoid shutdown
Mar 24, 2025
Summary Jonathan Owens, senior lecturer in operations and supply chain management at the University of Salford's Business School, told CNBC on Monday that the economic impact would be "massive." People Jonathan Owens URL https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/24/heathrow-closure-airport-had-enough-power-national-grid-says.html
Donald Trump tariffs: JLR says it will be 'resilient' as UK automotive sector braces for impact
Apr 3, 2025
Summary While the tax on parts might not take effect until May, the new US tariff import policy imposing a global 25% tax on fully assembled and saleable vehicles has already begun. For vehicles already in the supply chain to the US from the UK and other global destinations, automotive manufacturers will probably have to take the hit short-term for the increases as the price negotiations have been completed. People Jonathan Owens URL https://www.business-live.co.uk/manufacturing/donald-trump-tariffs-jlr-says-31343769
Greater Manchester businesses face 'significant challenges' over US import taxes
Apr 3, 2025
Summary Business leaders in Greater Manchester have predicted 'one of the most challenging periods in trade history' after Donald Trump slapped import tariffs on all UK exports to the US. Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce said the US was Greater Manchester's largest trading partner - and said businesses across the city region would 'face significant challenges'. People Jonathan Owens
Trump’s tariffs could dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy
Apr 3, 2025
Summary President Donald Trump announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners including the U.K. that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars. People Jonathan Owens URL https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/trumps-tariffs-could-dismantle-much-of-the-architecture-of-the-global-economy/