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    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.

    Updated Jan. 13, 2026
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    Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners

    The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies. 

    Updated Jan. 13, 2026
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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 Jan. 13, 2026
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    Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

    Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

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    Sendle, ACI Logistix and FirstMile parent Fast Group to close

    The e-commerce shipping provider is winding down just months after its formation, but it aims to ensure no parcels are stranded beforehand, an executive said.

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    2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles

    Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging.

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    Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores

    The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further, covering Los Angeles, Cincinnati and other cities.

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    Productivity speeds up to fastest clip in two years: BLS

    Declining wage pressures, as revealed in Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday, may slow inflation toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

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    Macy’s to close Oklahoma fulfillment center

    The Tulsa County facility is slated to shutter this spring, a company spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

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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 Jan. 8, 2026
  • UPS package handlers move shipments from a conveyor belt into package cars at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS to close or trim operations at 4 locations in ongoing network shakeup

    Facilities in North Carolina, Michigan and Alabama will be impacted by the carrier's consolidation plans, adding to dozens of closures enacted last year.

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    UPS, Postal Service lock in renewed Ground Saver deal, deliveries starting soon

    After a roughly yearlong split, the agency will handle some final-mile work again for the economy shipping service and expand its existing coverage.

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    What DHL Supply Chain has gained with its new returns network

    Multi-client spaces with a diverse customer mix limit peak season strains for the logistics provider, an executive said.

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    Opinion

    Returns as a revenue engine: A playbook for margin recovery

    Employing a rule-based decision tree for returns can drive superior inventory profitability and sustainably, writes Sai Teja Yerapothina, a senior director of last-mile delivery at Walmart. 

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    Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit

    Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.

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    5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

    Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

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    Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

    Data classification and encryption are essential shields for the highly targeted sector, experts said.

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    UPS’ Happy Returns pilots AI tool to halt decoy returns fraud

    The company's Return Vision software compares returned products with images from the retailer, a capability being used by Everlane and others.

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    Transpacific ocean rates spike to start 2026

    Lunar New Year demand helped push prices from Asia to the U.S. West Coast up 22% week over week, Freightos reported.

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    For FedEx, returns a key piece in growing digital toolkit

    An executive said the carrier is prioritizing simplicity and a seamless experience in its reverse logistics services, which include Easy Returns and Branded Returns.

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    CBP to cease paper-based refunds

    The moves comes as importers continue to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on executive tariff powers that could lead to a rush of refund requests. 

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    Employees say they’re fuzzy on their employers’ AI strategy

    Front-line workers in sectors such as retail, healthcare and manufacturing are less likely to use AI than those in “knowledge-based” jobs, according to Gallup. 

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    Volvo to open $37.7M regional distribution hub in Washington state

    The truck manufacturer aims to optimize parts delivery for dealers in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada. 

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    Amazon expands rural delivery with Oklahoma last-mile station

    The 30,000-square-foot facility in Weatherford is slated to break ground in early 2026, which the city said will improve delivery speeds in the area.

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    US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI

    Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.