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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 -
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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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 -
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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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 -
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.
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Sherwin-Williams partnership enables outbound volume boost during peak
The paint brand partnered with ITS Logistics for transport from its Nevada distribution center to circumvent capacity issues.
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Opinion
Automation doesn’t make supply chains fragile — poor integration does
Effectively employing technology across functions is the key to sustaining supply chain strength, according to Temitope Daniel Akanbi, senior manager at Procter & Gamble.
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How do AI, software fit into warehouse robotics?
Investing in intelligent software systems is crucial for warehouse operators that employ robotics.
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Supply chain resiliency increasingly trumps cost in perma-crisis era
As multiple “black swan” events have disrupted the flow of goods, more companies are moving away from historical just-in-time inventory management.
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What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery
The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said at Home Delivery World 2026.