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Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
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USPS reveals 2025 peak season rate hikes
The planned pricing adjustments will raise prices for Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other agency services during the holidays.
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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.
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Wawa taps forecasting, replenishment tool to curb food spoilage
The convenience store chain has partnered with supply chain and retail planning platform Relex Solutions to help automate manual processes.
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Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing
The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.
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Apple adds $100B to manufacturing pledge, aims to draw suppliers to US
The enhanced investment comes as the consumer electronics giant anticipates incurring nearly $2 billion in tariff-related costs.
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Trump’s latest tariffs part of ‘new normal’ for retailers, manufacturers
With country-specific tariffs taking hold for imports from numerous trading partners, many companies are considering price hikes and sourcing strategies that prioritize adaptability.
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Maersk ops for cost avoidance to sidestep China-linked vessel fees
The shipping giant also doesn’t plan to charge customers related surcharges as a way to cover the additional costs, said executive Anders Sonesson.
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How FedEx’s Freight spinoff could impact shipper contracts
Experts say bundled agreements for LTL and parcel delivery services from the carrier are on the outs, potentially incentivizing customers to explore other trucking options.
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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.
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Trump tariff court case questions president’s emergency powers
Appellate judges are weighing dueling interpretations of a 1977 emergency powers act to determine the legality of the Trump administration's sweeping duties.
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Steve Madden forecasts tough road ahead due to tariffs
The company planned to shift some China sourcing to Brazil, but new duties on the South American country has the retailer taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Trump tariffs
Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports
Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.
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Trump tariffs
US to levy another 25% tariff on India imports
The additional duty, taking effect in 21 days, will stack on top of a 25% country-specific reciprocal tariff set to arrive Thursday.
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UPS matches FedEx with dimensional weight change
By rounding up any fraction of an inch for length, width and height, the carrier could introduce further pricing pressure for shippers.
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Albertsons outlines defense against growing ingredients costs
The grocery chain would consider alternate sourcing options if tariffs become unwieldy, its CEO said.
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EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months
The bloc has now paused implementation three times, with the latest moratorium coming after reaching a framework deal with the U.S.
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Tariffs, climate change brew interest in coffee alternatives
Escalating costs could position bean-free substitutes made from broken rice or other ingredients as cheaper, more sustainable options.
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Trade data series
Mapping Trump’s tariffs by trade balance and geography
Duties on over 90 countries’ imports are slated to rise above a previous 10% baseline tariff implemented by the U.S. Here are three graphics illustrating the changes.
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Trump threatens 250% tariffs on pharma imports
The president said he would first install a “small tariff” on pharmaceutical goods before ratcheting up the rate over the next year and a half.
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Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal
Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.
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O’Reilly Automotive acquires Texas distribution center amid capacity constraints
The 560,000-square-foot facility is projected to start operations in 2027, servicing 350 stores in the South Central U.S.
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Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine. (2015). "Canada Post delivery truck" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Canada Post workers reject contract proposals
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said last month it will maintain its overtime ban and prepare for further negotiations if such a result were to occur.
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USPS’ 2024 holiday performance slipped amid capacity constraints
Delivery reliability improved for the agency's Ground Advantage product but faltered for most other categories, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General.
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Schneider starts early peak season surcharges for intermodal
The carrier is starting similar conversations with truckload customers about higher shipping costs.