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Trump tariffsTrump’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 Aug. 19, 2026 -
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Amazon, fulfillment tech company AutoStore ink global supply deal
The agreement, which doesn't include any purchase commitments, adds to the e-commerce giant's efforts to boost its automation.
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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.
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Caterpillar bags $392M tariff refund as duty costs shrink
Excluding the refund, the heavy-equipment maker incurred $400 million in tariff expenses in the quarter that ended June 30.
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Home Depot rolls out express delivery in 3 hours or less across US
The service covers thousands of SKUs and uses more than 2,000 U.S. stores as fulfillment hubs.
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Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canada imports for 3 days
The duties will now go into effect Aug. 22, per a proclamation signed Tuesday, as the countries continue to negotiate.
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Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year
The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.
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Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation
At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum.
Updated Aug. 19, 2026 -
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How Sprouts balances self-distribution and store growth
The specialty grocer’s chief development officer outlined the company’s “balancing act” of growth and supply as it prepares to enter new markets in 2027.
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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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Amazon preps 1M-square-foot distribution center in Connecticut
The Norwich facility would store, pick, pack and ship goods to sortations centers and localized delivery centers further downstream the supply chain.
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Glossier supply chain leader champions self mastery, stronger representation
“When I go through the door, I want to kick the door off the hinges — I don’t want to be the last Black woman that’s invited in the room,” VP of Supply Chain and Operations Kinta Gates said.
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3 ways Kimberly-Clark is using technology to boost supply chain efficiency
The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements.
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Honeywell Aerospace targets supplier bottlenecks to boost output
A significant share of the company's 3,000 suppliers underperformed in the first half of the year, President and CEO James Currier said.
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Ocean carriers up fees in response to ongoing Panama Canal draft restrictions
MSC and CMA CGM are among the liners raising surcharges as the major waterway continues to monitor water levels and adjust water draft restrictions.
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Experts call FCC’s block on foreign robotics a nearshoring tactic
While cyberthreats are a growing risk to national security, the agency’s sweeping block on humanoids, quadrupeds and mobile robot imports could reinvigorate domestic suppliers.
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Blank sailings curb ocean capacity gains
The uneven growth may lead to longer lead times, reduced schedule reliability, Pete Mento, a director at Baker Tilly’s global trade management services, said.
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BNSF adds faster intermodal service in the Southwest
The Phoenix-to-Dallas-Fort Worth route is over three days long and will run six days a week due to increased shipper demand.
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Tyson to close more beef plants amid cattle shortage
The meat giant will sell or end operations at three facilities and lay off at least 2,500 workers as the company struggles to overcome heavy losses.
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Target strengthens inventory management with digital twins
The retailer developed Proxima to simulate how decisions play out, helping identify potential problems ahead of time.
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US de minimis elimination upheld by trade court
The Court of International Trade said President Donald Trump has the authority to rescind the tariff exemption for sub-$800 imports.
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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components
The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.
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Walmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment system
The SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations.
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Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US
The automaker aims to mitigate U.S. tariffs and recent connected vehicle import regulations while also planning to increase domestic production.
Updated Aug. 14, 2026 -
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Kimberly-Clark secures $45M tariff refund, half of what it paid in 2025
The personal care product maker said the refunds will offset incremental cost increases tied to higher oil prices while allowing it to maintain price consistency.
Updated Aug. 14, 2026
