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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 Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Solving organized retail theft starts with better supply chain data integrity
Cargo theft hit $131M in Q1 alone. Why RFID and serialization are retailers' best defense.
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Deere expects ‘step-up’ in tariff costs in 2027
More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.
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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 -
Trump tariffs
Trump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steel
The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend.
Updated Aug. 24, 2026 -
Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances
The retailer prepositioned inventory and established dedicated trailer capacity to prep for the back-to-school shopping rush, COO Lisa Roath said.
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ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants
Archer-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity.
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Trump tariffs
Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
Updated Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Panama Canal to trim daily shipping slots due to El Niño
Concern over drought from the weather disruption is pushing the canal to limit how many vessels traverse the waterway this fall.
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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. 20, 2026 -
US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days as domestic production is set to hit the lowest level since 1970.
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Port of Los Angeles preps for cargo bump as shippers navigate global risks
The port may see a 5% volume uptick amid Red Sea and Panama Canal concerns and is readying itself for the scenario in talks with operating partners.
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Walmart expands 30-minutes-or-less delivery as speed woos shoppers
Despite added charges for faster fulfillment, customers are flocking to the retailer's roster of quick delivery options, executives said.
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Birkenstock production network capacity expansion on track to meet 2027 target
The footwear maker’s plans include enlarging and refitting plants in Germany while also extending a factory in Portugal.
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Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities
The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.
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Kimberly-Clark tests new fiber for sourcing resiliency, sustainability
The CPG maker is building a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, to advance the effort as it aims to reduce natural forest fiber cost volatility.
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Culver’s taps Armada to revamp supply chain, targets expansion
The restaurant chain is pooling slower-moving inventory to up transportation efficiency as its growth plan advances.
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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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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 tariffs
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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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.