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Trump tariffs
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 May 7, 2026 -
Target launches $367M food distribution center in Colorado
The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.
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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 April 22, 2026 -
Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine. (2015). "Canada Post delivery truck" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Canada Post employees ratify contracts, ending labor uncertainty
CEO Doug Ettinger said the carrier will work hard to regain trust from disruption-weary customers amid a prolonged decline in parcel revenue.
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Hershey names Utz Brands executive supply chain chief
Mitchell Arends is scheduled to succeed retiring Chief Supply Chain Officer Jason Reiman on June 22.
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US manufacturing expands to highest level since May 2022: PMI
“Companies are still holding back because of uncertainty, but they’re holding back less," Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said during a media call on Monday.
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Trump tariffs
US sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts
The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.
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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 May 28, 2026 -
Port of Charleston to increase automotive cargo capacity
The port plans to enhance its rail infrastructure and vessel parking areas to support automakers shipping parts for just-in-time supply chains.
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Ulta Beauty taps Uber Eats for delivery
The beauty retailer has also partnered with Instacart and DoorDash as the fast delivery market grows.
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USTR initiates Section 301 probe of Vietnam
The White House’s investigation, frequently used as a precurser to tariffs, will evaluate the country’s intellectual property acts, policies and practices.
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UPS invests $50M in automotive, industrial logistics push
The carrier will launch time-definite services for heavy air freight to and from Mexico and has hired experts in high-priority segments.
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Deep Dive
CFOs face tricky tariff refund questions as process gains steam
Faster-than-expected results are easing early operational fears while shifting attention to decisions on accounting, tax and financial reporting issues.
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USPS, DHL eCommerce ink $10B-plus long-term contract
The deal adds to other arrangements the agency has secured with Amazon and UPS as it looks to improve its financial outlook.
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UP, NS revised merger application moves ahead
The Surface Transportation Board is now considering the updated materials, and asked both parties to submit supplemental information by July 27.
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E.l.f expects $58.5M in tariff refunds to fuel price cuts
In its last fiscal year, the beauty brand grappled with a roughly 55% tariff rate, which drove the need for price adjustments.
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SharkNinja leverages production flexibility to mitigate tariffs
The household appliance maker taps multiple factories for its top SKUs, giving it room to maneuver on costs, CEO Mark Barrocas said.
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Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster
More than 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, EVP and CFO John David Rainey said.
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Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures
CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.
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New rail data requirement a ‘win’ for shippers, expert says
Class I railroads will soon need to report two additional metrics, which a former BNSF director said could boost service transparency.
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CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B
As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.
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Novelis aluminum plant to resume operations following fire damage
The company has started commissioning its New York plant and expects to ramp up hot mill production in the coming weeks.
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Full tariff refunds for de minimis imports? US says no
A lawsuit aims to revive the exemption and land refunds on all tariffs for shipments that would have qualified, but the Justice Department offered a rebuttal.
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Target touts improved inventory turns in Q1
The retailer aims to leverage artificial intelligence tools alongside its two new facilities to reduce volatility and in-stock issues.
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Walmart rolling out simplified inbound logistics for suppliers
The retailer's Prepaid Consolidation Program enables suppliers to send products to one location, rather than managing shipments to multiple distribution centers.