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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 Aug. 7, 2026
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    Pentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical minerals

    Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital. 

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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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    Asia to US East Coast ocean rates rise to new high

    Sustained import volumes and rising freight rates near the end of an early peak season are “taking most observers by surprise,” Freightos said.

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    Walmart flags fewer supplier standard violations

    The retailer logged 754 cases in fiscal 2026, down 35% year over year, according to its latest ESG report.

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    Retailers stocked up for upcoming holiday season

    Data from NRF projects that imports at major U.S. ports have peaked as businesses built up inventory ahead of new tariffs.

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    USPS transportation costs climb as it adjusts to UPS contract needs

    The agency's transportation expenses increased year over year in Q3 as it shifted some volume to air cargo handled by UPS.

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    Clorox says ERP transition will provide supply chain gains this year

    The household cleaning and consumer products maker expects improvements through better planning, lower inventory levels and more automation.

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    Amazon combines air, ground operations teams

    The organizational change will drive faster decisions and sharper planning for the company's middle-mile transportation network, an executive said.

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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 Aug. 13, 2026
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    Walmart proposes fulfillment warehouse in New York

    The retailer filed a request to build a 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Wallkill, Orange County, in July.

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    GE Appliances deepens Texas Instruments sourcing for resilience

    The appliance manufacturer aims to maintain continuity of supply by boosting spend with the semiconductor firm, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

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    Jalapeños served at Qdoba, Chipotle tied to Salmonella outbreak

    Both chains stopped serving potentially contaminated peppers after hundreds of consumers across 27 states fell ill.

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    Nintendo recoups $300M in tariff refunds as memory crunch intensifies

    The video game console maker said it absorbed most duties last year, but it faces another supply chain hurdle as memory prices continue to rise. 

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    FedEx, Amazon pursue expanded use of robotic arms

    FedEx has deployed trailer loading systems at a Maryland hub, while Amazon aims to double its robotic arms fleet this year amid an industry push for automation.

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    Ahold Delhaize winds down plans for 2 automated frozen warehouses

    The grocer and supply chain solutions company Americold are closing a facility in Pennsylvania and halting plans for one in Connecticut. 

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    Clorox expects $200M inflation hit, supply chain costs a factor

    Increasing energy, commodity and supplier costs are significant contributors, along with higher trucking, ocean freight and logistics-related expenses.

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    Michael Kors owner says port congestion spurred inventory delays

    Capri Holdings is working to accelerate receipts where possible, turning to air freight and working with freight forwarders to tap faster vessels.

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    Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports for chips, solar power

    The levy, along with an import price floor, will go into effect Dec. 4.

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    CBP has paid $100B in IEEPA tariff refunds

    Despite reaching the milestone, the agency has still yet to launch a capability to process finally liquidated entries as a Department of Justice appeal lingers.

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    Tyson suggests high beef prices face long recovery

    The meat giant said the Trump administration's efforts to boost supply are unlikely to make a significant impact in the near-term.

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    O’Reilly Automotive, suppliers sharing tariff refund benefits

    The auto parts retailer hasn’t paid a lot of direct tariffs, as its sourcing model primarily depends on suppliers as the importer of record, per an earnings call.

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    Commerce Department proposes tariffs on more steel, aluminum, copper goods

    The agency wants to impose duties on derivative products ranging from brass wind instruments and floor safes to tanker trailers and semi-trailers.

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    China export frontloading fuels Transpacific trade, Matson says

    The ocean carrier expects its China services to remain at or near capacity through peak season after exceeding capacity in July, CEO Matthew Cox said.

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    Starbucks targets 24-hour inventory replenishment

    The effort comes after the coffeehouse chain pulled the plug on an AI-powered inventory management tool after nine months.