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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 -
How the USPS improved its 2025 peak season performance
Communication and processing upgrades helped, but several services still fell short of performance targets, per a report from the USPS Office of Inspector General.
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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 -
Deep Dive
Plastic packaging suppliers raise red flags over Iran war impact
The conflict is causing supply disruptions and price increases, and renormalization isn’t expected until 2027 at the earliest, experts say.
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4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs
The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.
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Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency
A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.
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General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations
The company claims it is the first U.S. automaker to reach the milestone for U.S. operations and said it matched 70% of its global electricity use with renewables in 2025.
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FedEx, Maersk and GXO downplay Amazon Supply Chain Services threat
The logistics companies said their capabilities and focus areas are largely different from what Amazon is now offering to all businesses.
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CBP approves $35B in tariff refunds for defunct levies
A recently launched agency portal has validated and begun paying returns for over 8 million entries subject to duties struck down by the Supreme Court this year.
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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 14, 2026 -
FedEx advances ServiceNow partnership with procurement integration
Network insights from the logistics giant will help enable data-driven supplier management and boost visibility, per a news release.
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Bob’s Discount Furniture details tariff, fuel mitigation strategies
The furniture retailer, which is grappling with a 25% upholstery tariff, uses a three-step playbook to counter added duties, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.
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Ulta to open nearly 400K square-foot distribution center in Utah
The Salt Lake City facility aims to service up to 180 stores in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain Plains region and support the retailer’s distribution hub in Fresno, California.
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Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin
The automation and robotics allow the facility to use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while the scale enables service to the greater Chicago region.
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Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities
The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.
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General Mills promotes company veteran to COO
Dana McNabb, who joined the Cheerios maker in 1999, will lead global operating functions, including the company’s supply chain.
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Air cargo spot rates surge 30% in April
Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carrier surcharges.
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USPS Ground Advantage plan could heat up lightweight package rates
The Postal Service wants to nix differences in prices based on weight for sub-pound shipments with its Ground Advantage Commercial offering.
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US offers lower steel, aluminum tariffs for Canada, Mexico producers
The Commerce Department will consider adjusting the current 50% tariff to 25% for companies committing to making the metals in the U.S.
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UPS and FedEx up international fuel surcharge rates, add surge fees
The changes impact various import and export shipments, including packages traveling to and from the U.S., adding to cost pressures for parcel shippers.
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Trump tariffs
Importers weigh lawsuits as Trump’s 10% global tariff faces appeal
Importers should consider filing lawsuits to try to halt the collection of President Donald Trump's Section 122 tariffs, which a trade court ruled are illegal, lawyers said.
Updated May 13, 2026 -
Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center
The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.
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Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal
The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.
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Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze
Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.
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Deep Dive
Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?
The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.
Updated May 7, 2026