Our Scans · (LF.12) Responsible Consumption and Production · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

• [New] The US has a massive disparity between domestic uranium production and demand, highlighting a critical dependency on foreign sources, particularly as nuclear energy development is expected to increase. JD Supra
• [New] Taiwan's industrial production activity in February comes Tuesday, and will provide a gauge of demand for chips and other technology as tariffs loom. financialpost
• [New] The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains is leading to shortages of critical components and materials required for tire production. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In the US, where total factor productivity growth has been relatively low, measures designed to lower barriers to entry among small and midsize businesses in sectors where entry is difficult could help stimulate productivity growth. Nikko AM Global Site
• [New] Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. animal-based ingredients or finished pet food products could create additional cost burdens for manufacturers, potentially reducing competitiveness in key international markets. PetfoodIndustry
• [New] The integration of NVIDIA's AI platform into Rockwell's FactoryTalk platform will enable manufacturers to optimize production processes and improve overall equipment effectiveness. ARC Advisory Group
• [New] Overly protective trade measures risk significantly increasing production costs, putting UK manufacturers at a disadvantage in global markets and inhibiting their potential for growth. Manufacturing & Production Engineering Magazine - Engin
• [New] Companies with supply chains in China may look at China +1 strategies - keeping some production there but expanding capacity in Southeast Asia or India to mitigate risk. Grant Thornton
• [New] A 10% tariff on all international products and a 60% tariff on Chinese products could cut $600 billion over four years from the U.S. gross domestic product, a common measurement of economic output, falling hardest in the earliest days. Scientific American
• [New] The Trump administration's push to increase production of critical resources is likely to benefit chipmakers in the long term, as it could lead to lower input costs. Confluence Investment Management
• [New] The coffee industry would need to increase production threefold by 2050 to meet projected demand - up to an additional 14 million tons of coffee per year. World Coffee Portal
• [New] Bolsa de Cereales in Buenos Aires and Bolsa de Comercio in Rosario currently forecast production at 49.6 and 46.5 million tons, respectively. ADM Investor Services
• [New] In the United States, Lockheed Martin produces 720 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles per year and plans to scale up production rates to about 1,100. War on the Rocks
• [New] Zinc demand in India is anticipated to double over the next five to ten years, fueled by significant investments in the infrastructure sector, including steel production, as noted by the International Zinc Association. Yahoo Finance
• [New] With the push to dramatically increase production of rare earth minerals in the U.S., we can expect to see innovations in extraction and processing technologies. Trends Newsline
• [New] The executive order to dramatically increase production of rare earth minerals in the U.S. could open up new job opportunities and stimulate local economies. Trends Newsline
• [New] By increasing domestic production, the U.S. can mitigate risks associated with international trade tensions and supply chain disruptions. Trends Newsline
• [New] By ramping up the production of rare earth minerals, the U.S. could create thousands of jobs in mining, processing, and manufacturing sectors. Trends Newsline
• [New] Energy Sector Developments: Strategic policy shifts and production increases in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to stabilize and modestly boost oil sector performance, despite lower global oil prices. Serrari Group - Serrari | Finance Tips, Tools, Macro &
• [New] Savor's technology could allow for domestic production of tropical fats and oils, potentially allowing manufacturers to avoid financial fallout, including higher prices, from tariffs threatened by the Trump administration. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• For 2024-25, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected an increase in global cotton production by 500,000 bales, bringing the total to 120.96 million bales (each weighing 480 pounds). Fibre2Fashion

Last updated: 24 March 2025