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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 June 3, 2026
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    In 2025, 80% of amfori BSCI-audited factories fell short on working hours

    Excessive overtime in supply chains is driving reputational and financial exposure. Here’s why.

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    International Paper taps CPKC for rail needs at Mississippi facility

    The paper and pulp company's upcoming packaging site will be able to use the railroad's single-line network to strengthen its supply chain.

  • 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 April 22, 2026
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    Dollar General’s fast delivery offering helps lift sales

    About half of the retailer's sub-hour orders were delivered in under 30 minutes in Q1, CEO Todd Vasos said.

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    Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix

    The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.

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    DOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process

    “The endgame is clear: the government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.

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    Delivery reliability trumps speed, Macy’s and Ulta execs say

    Maintaining on-time delivery promises will keep shoppers coming back, but fast shipping still has a role to play, retail leaders said at Home Delivery World 2026.

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    Deep Dive

    Can AI gains give alternative delivery providers an edge?

    As parcel carriers like SpeedX and Veho deploy in-house AI tools, experts say the technology could help upstarts close the gap with FedEx and UPS.

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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 June 4, 2026
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    EEOC moves to axe EEO-1 reporting

    The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House in May.

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    Deere recovers $272M in tariff refunds

    All told, the farm equipment manufacturer still expects about $900 million in net tariff costs for the current fiscal year, executives said.

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    Amazon wants sellers to be more precise with handling times

    A new requirement aims to push sellers to offer more accurate delivery dates on self-fulfilled SKUs, which the company said can boost sales.

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    3 logistics upgrades benefiting Wayfair

    Leaders from the retailer detailed multiple initiatives at Home Delivery World 2026, from consolidating deliveries to automating driver calls to customers.

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    Starbucks ditches AI inventory system after just 9 months

    The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system — which employees called “unreliable” — in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported. 

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    AutoZone’s distribution strategy drives sales gains

    The auto parts retailer has made headway on faster store fulfillment as it continues to expand its roster of mega hubs.

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    FMC can help ocean shippers in 3 key ways, chair says

    The agency aims to get ahead of any issues and go “where the puck is going, rather than being reactive to certain issues that have occurred,” Laura DiBella told Supply Chain Dive.

  • Rodney Scott, commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, appears before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security on April 16, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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    Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order

    The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

    Updated June 3, 2026
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    US eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probes

    The potential levies of either 10% or 12.5% would apply to 60 trading partners, although the proposal listed several product exemptions.

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    USTR floats 25% tariff on Brazil imports

    The agency proposed the levy as a result of a Section 301 investigation launched last year, with a public hearing set for July 6.

  • Aerial view of a major highway interchange in San Antonio, Texas, during the day. The complex multi-level freeway system features curved on-ramps and off-ramps connecting multiple interstate highways, with steady traffic flow including cars, trucks, and a school bus.
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    Deep Dive

    Supreme Court decision raises stakes for broker hiring practices

    The landmark decision found that a third party can be sued for negligent hiring, creating a shakeup in how brokers defend their businesses in future lawsuits.

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    Advance Auto Parts nears finish line on distribution center consolidation strategy

    The auto parts retailer also plans to open up to 15 market hubs this year as it aims to improve same-day hard parts coverage across its store network.

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    Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs

    A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily face a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.

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    Target launches $367M food distribution center in Colorado

    The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.

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    Canada Post employees ratify contracts, ending labor uncertainty

    CEO Doug Ettinger said the carrier will work hard to regain trust from disruption-weary customers amid a prolonged decline in parcel revenue.

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    Hershey names Utz Brands executive supply chain chief

    Mitchell Arends is scheduled to succeed retiring Chief Supply Chain Officer Jason Reiman on June 22.