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    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
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    J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution

    The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.

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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
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    Procurement leaders urge incremental AI adoption to avoid heavy spend

    Managing the cost of using AI rests on starting low-risk pilots and scaling the technology slowly, executives said at the Institute for Supply Management World 2026 conference.

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    Matson reports air-to-ocean freight conversions amid Iran war

    The U.S.-based ocean carrier benefited from elevated freight costs and reduced air cargo capacity in select markets, CEO Matthew Cox said.

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    Albertsons launches AI-powered produce inspection tool

    The technology supports the grocer's quality inspectors in its distribution centers, Chief Supply Chain Officer Evan Rainwater said.

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    Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey

    The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.

  • President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump
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    EU lawmakers back US trade pact with built-in safeguards

    The European Parliament and EU Council agreed to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, retaining the power to suspend cuts if Washington exceeds the agreed-upon duties.

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    Muted peak season expected as ocean shippers delay contract signing

    Despite market uncertainty, some shippers like Bob’s Discount Furniture and Dollar Tree have expressed confidence in their ocean freight contracts.

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    FedEx board approves trucking business spinoff

    A new stand-alone FedEx Freight may resemble a start-up, but the LTL carrier is far from it, experts say. 

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    Under Armour reaches 25% SKU reduction goal

    The retailer has made efforts to trim its product mix over the last two years as part of a more disciplined inventory management strategy.

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    Havertys Furniture battles rising fuel costs across supply chain

    The retailer is facing elevated vendor input costs and higher delivery fleet expenses as Iran war ripple effects challenge the furniture industry.

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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 21, 2026
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    Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs

    The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to "save quite a bit of money," EVP, COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.

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    Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief

    Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.

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    US and China to establish trade board, tout agriculture commitments

    The two countries will use the board to manage bilateral trade for certain goods, and they also aim to resolve some non-tariff barriers in agriculture.

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    DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles

    The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.

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    Producer prices jump to 3-year high, spurred by war shortages

    As the Iran war upped oil prices, transportation and warehousing costs rose 5% in April and wholesale energy prices rocketed 7.8%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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    USPS to align dimensional pricing closer to FedEx, UPS

    The agency plans to round up any fraction of an inch for several of its services, part of a wave of changes set to impact package shippers on July 12.

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    NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly

    The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.

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    UP, NS merger: What other railroads are saying

    Competitors such as BNSF, CPKC and CSX say Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's refiled application falls short. Here's why.

  • Shipping containers are stacked on a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles, as a truck passes above in front of the snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains, on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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    Port of Los Angeles sees April volume jump despite Iran war shadow

    Spring and summer goods are arriving at the port, with back-to-school products and holiday inventory in the pipeline, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

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    O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push

    The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.

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    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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    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.