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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 July 23, 2026
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    What 100,000 industrial vending machines taught us

    The next disruption is coming. Learn what 100,000+ vending machines taught us about control.

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    UPS CEO outlines edge versus Amazon’s competing service

    Amazon can best handle lightweight, short-distance volume in urban areas, while UPS has strengths in “every other place," Carol Tomé said.

  • The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx ship center on February 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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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 July 23, 2026
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    Coca-Cola restores most production capacity at dairy unit after ransomware attack

    The company said it does not expect the Fairlife disruption to have a material impact on financial performance or operations. 

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    Steel producer uses collapsible containers to optimize transport, lower costs

    Outokumpu's use of foldable containers simplifies the transportation of difficult to move scrap steel, per a case study from the Alabama Port Authority.

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    Gap meets 2025 fabric sourcing goals, emissions cuts uneven

    The retailer procured 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources in fiscal 2025 but certain emissions increased from the prior year, per its annual environmental report.

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    Trump’s Section 301 tariffs face lawsuit seeking removal, refunds

    Two businesses argue that levies installed to address forced labor regulations are being used as a workaround to replace previously removed duties.

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    Canadian National won’t fight UP-NS merger under new deal

    The deal would provide Canadian National with access to shipper sites that would face reduced Class I railroad offerings, pending STB approval.

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    3 tips for shippers watching the USMCA review

    As trade priorities change, companies need to ensure their supply chains are optimized to pivot, experts said during a panel hosted by Supply Chain Dive.

  • DHL delivery vehicles sit on either side of a long conveyor belt which transports packages down the line.
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    DHL Express to lower import, export fuel surcharge calculations

    The reduction of two percentage points runs counter to the fuel fee increases other parcel carriers have installed in recent quarters.

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    American Eagle Outfitters to open $41M North Carolina distribution center

    The facility, which will service the southeastern U.S., is expected to start operations in early 2027 and create over 200 jobs.

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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 July 23, 2026
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    Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse

    The regional grocer is moving away from self-operated facilities and is actively developing long-term plans for the Missouri site, set to close in 2027. 

  • U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer raises his hands while speaking during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on July 22, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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    US imposes tariffs over forced labor before global duty ends

    Imports from 60 trading partners will be subject to either a 10% or 12.5% tariff, effective Friday, the same day Section 122 levies will expire.

  • A worker loads packages into a FedEx truck on June 20, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
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    FedEx unveils 2026 peak season fees, higher home delivery prices loom

    The carrier's holiday surcharges, which apply across various shipping services, will be higher than they were last year.

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    Conagra to invest $125M in supply chain resilience

    The food manufacturer intends to maintain high service levels, reassess its product mix and reduce days of inventory, executives said.

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    Iran war escalation rankles plastic supply chains

    July fighting squashed the promise of a June ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz reopening, creating a “stop-start recovery” for the flow of virgin materials as prices rise. 

    Updated July 24, 2026
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    MSC, CMA CGM introduce fresh Panama Canal surcharges

    The ocean carriers said the fees were necessary due to operational constraints and lower water levels at the major waterway.

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    PepsiCo to cease warehouse operations at Oklahoma production site

    More than 180 warehouse employees will be impacted by the closure set for Nov. 15, however, production operations will continue.

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    Mondelēz shows uneven gains on 2025 sustainable sourcing goals

    The Oreo and Ritz maker reported 100% certified sourcing for palm oil and cocoa.

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    TSMC makes another $100B US investment

    The funding will result in four additional advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, bringing the company’s total in the U.S. to 12, the National Institute of Standards and Technology said.

  • President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on July 22, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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    Trump maps out 200% tariffs for generic pharmaceuticals

    The president said Tuesday he would maintain duty-free treatment for qualifying goods the next two years before hiking the tariffs in ensuing years.

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    Tractor Supply taps Instacart for same-day delivery

    The partnership adds to various last-mile upgrades the retailer has deployed in recent months.

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    USPS launches smart locker service for local transactions

    Local XChange offers a secure package storage option for buyers and sellers on online marketplaces, the agency said.

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    Maersk to open $100M fulfillment hub in Massachusetts

    The 617,000-square-foot facility near Boston, which will serve a large e-commerce customer, is set to open in August.