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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.
Updated Feb. 20, 2026 -
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US, Indonesia formalize reciprocal trade agreement
The pact would cement 19% tariffs on goods from Indonesia, but a Supreme Court ruling Friday puts the deal and others like it into question.
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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. 26, 2026 -
4 fashion supply chain trends to watch in 2026
As trade uncertainty continues to strain sourcing, companies will lean on cost-management strategies and AI-fueled efficiencies.
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Southern Glazer’s opens South Carolina distribution center
The 412,500-square-foot facility features multilevel pick modules and dedicated cold rooms to help strengthen the beverage distributor’s supply chain.
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Amazon expands carbon credit offerings to help suppliers cut emissions
The company will now offer lower-carbon fuel inset credits and super pollutant refrigerant destruction credits through its Sustainable Exchange resource hub.
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Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America
Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.
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Toast, Instacart launch just-in-time supply tool
Restaurants will be able to place Instacart Business orders through Toast’s platforms, offering a stopgap option when unexpected supply chain issues hit.
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Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Zim in $4.2B deal
Under the deal, Hapag-Lloyd will operate a fleet of more than 400 vessels, creating a capacity of over 3 million TEUs.
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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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Tech lifts supply chains of American Eagle, Dollar General
Executives for the retailers touted inventory management and distribution benefits driven in part by AI during sessions at Manifest 2026.
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Nordstrom builds sourcing strategy, spend visibility with AI
The retailer would benefit from an AI solution for sourcing agility and resiliency, Chief Procurement Officer Karoline Dygas said at Manifest 2026.
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UPS’ 2026 closures will hit Atlanta, Dallas, other cities across US
The carrier plans to shutter 22 facilities with Teamsters members across 18 states this year, according to court documents.
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Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant
The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”
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Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain
Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target.
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Early Lunar New Year spurs air cargo volume boost
The metric rose by 7% in January year over year, but the average spot rate declined by 1%, Xeneta reported.
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AI fueled massive surge in fraud losses last year, study finds
AI fraud has now outpaced traditional fraud, signaling a major shift in the threat landscape, according to the research.
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FedEx plans to close over 475 stations due to Network 2.0
The delivery giant's network consolidation plan is now shifting its focus to large metro areas like San Francisco, an executive said.
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Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford
Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.
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Maersk expands ground network with new Southern California hub
The logistics giant’s new facility adds 22 doors to expedite freight movement in and out of the region.
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FedEx narrows e-commerce delivery focus to ‘specialized’ shipments
"If you're shipping T-shirts, FedEx might not be for you," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said at the carrier's 2026 Investor Day.
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US commits to 15% tariff limit for Taiwan goods
The two countries came to terms on a pact that would also reduce levies on most U.S. goods entering Taiwan and facilitate agricultural and industrial trade.
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JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership
The Milkbone maker named Rob Ferguson its new chief product supply officer after eliminating the COO role and announcing the retirement of several other supply chain executives.
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Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers
The proposed increase from 55% calls for nearly all charger materials, including iron and steel, to be made in the U.S. to receive federal funding.
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Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag
The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected.