NAW SmartBrief
December 10, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Tariffs continue to suppress import demand, fuel uncertainty
* Global Industrial CEO aims to diversify product range
* Metalworking machinery orders jump 40% YoY in Oct.
* Graybar promotes four execs as pair of longtime leaders retire
* Wesco names two independent directors for board seats in 2026
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Companies warn of post-holiday price increases due to tariffs
* 5 key considerations for modernizing supplier contracts
SALES AND MARKETING
* Marketers renew focus on email marketing for 2026
POLICY WATCH
* Trump order creates task forces for food supply chain
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* Strategic thinking is a must-have leadership skill in 2026
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