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    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions

    President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.

    Updated Nov. 2, 2026
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    Supply Chain AI has an execution problem

    AI is everywhere in supply chain software now—but does it actually improve decisions? Here's why language models need a decision engine underneath, and the test every planner should run before trusting an AI recommendation.

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    Schneider National says rail partner shift offers network boost

    CEO Jim Filter said the company brings 35 years of intermodal service experience to its new partnership with Norfolk Southern. 

  • The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx ship center on February 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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    FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US

    The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.

    Updated Aug. 27, 2026
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    Logitech launches supply chain decarbonization program

    The computer peripheral manufacturer’s Chain Reaction initiative will start with 17 suppliers pooling purchasing power to collectively buy renewable electricity.

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    USTR urged to permanently suspend China-linked ship fees

    Stakeholders such as the World Shipping Council and the National Retail Federation are concerned fees will “add another cost layer to an already strained transportation system.”

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    EBay trims Depop shipping rates, bolsters delivery features

    The company is using AI to enable fast-but-reliable delivery promises and help sellers determine shipping costs more easily, CEO Jamie Iannone said.

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    Defense tech company aims to build US supply chain for new laptop line

    Anduril is assembling the circuit board and partnering with Qualcomm for the chip that powers the BlueChip line while looking for domestic suppliers for other parts.

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    Amazon deploys thousands of smart glasses to delivery drivers

    The glasses provide navigation and drop-off instructions within drivers' field of view, part of the company's effort to boost delivery efficiency.

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    Can ‘BattMan’ secure the US battery manufacturing supply chain?

    The Energy Department’s Battery Manufacturing Accelerator aims to plug gaps in domestic material and component supplies over the next few years as U.S. battery demand looks set to quadruple.

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    Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

    This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.

    Updated 3 hours ago
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    3M closes 16 factories, plans changes at 10 more in network revamp

    The industrial conglomerate is aiming for $1 billion in annual productivity gains by the end of 2027 through an operational overhaul, CEO William Brown said.

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    FedEx Network 2.0 headed to Los Angeles, other markets post-holidays

    The integration plan, slated to wrap up in 2027, is already complete in markets like Dallas and San Francisco as the carrier preps for the peak season.

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    Is warehouse demand shifting toward inland markets?

    Uncertainty has led shippers to move an increased amount of inventory across inland markets versus port markets, according to experts, but it may not necessarily translate to a shift in demand.

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    Coty upgrades warehouse lighting to slash emissions

    As part of its sustainability strategy, Coty swapped out nearly 2,600 fixtures in a Maryland facility, cutting lighting-related energy consumption by 25%.

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    Trump sparked growth but widened trade deficit, slowed hiring

    President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and efforts to boost foreign direct investment have fallen short of their objectives, per the German Economic Institute. 

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    Norfolk Southern, Schneider National team to scale East Coast intermodal reach

    The railroad’s potential merger with Union Pacific is “the icing on the cake” of the partnership, Schneider CEO Jim Filter said. 

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    Manufacturing expands for 10th straight month, but Iran war weighs heavily

    Increasingly negative comments from respondents also cite price vitality and trade wars in the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from the Institute for Supply Management.

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    Walmart commits $6B to up distribution center automation with Symbotic

    The retailer will deploy Symbotic's technology at 25 regional facilities as it looks to improve speed and inventory replenishment.

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    Runnings unites forecasting, replenishment with AI

    The farm, home and outdoor goods retailer is rolling out Relex Solutions’ artificial-intelligence platform across its store and distribution network in phases.

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    Reshoring and foreign direct investment added 247K manufacturing jobs in 2025

    The result “essentially matched” the previous year, per the Reshoring Initiative, which expects 25% growth in reshoring-related jobs in 2026.

  • A system scans package labels before routing them to their correct chute in the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on Dec. 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS aims to double RFID-labeled volume from customer locations

    The carrier expects 6 million packages a day will benefit from the offering in 2027, increasing shipper visibility in the process, CEO Carol Tomé said.

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    Walmart plans $400M Texas distribution center

    The retailer expects to break ground on the more than 744,000-square-foot facility in Cibolo this February.

  • Vice President JD Vance is cheered as he speaks during a campaign rally at the D&N Event Center on Oct. 22, 2026 in North Platte, Nebraska.
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    USDA to fund 8 fertilizer manufacturing projects totaling more than $1.3B

    The agency said the projects will add production capacity to drive prices lower and reduce the nation’s reliance on nutrients from other countries.

  • A yellow-painted robot moves the windshield into position on a Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson in Michigan.
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    Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

    For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.

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    Kroger accelerates direct sourcing efforts for better cost control, visibility

    The grocery chain seeks to boost first-party procurement volumes to more than 10% while working toward a fully owned import and distribution model.