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Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
Updated April 17, 2025 -
Industry leaders react to fees on China-linked vessels
Several supply chain stakeholders expressed concerns that the changes will hike shipping costs and consumer prices.
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Commerce finalizes tariff rates on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The 3,403.96% rate set on four exporters in Cambodia is “among the highest rates I’ve ever seen,” said American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee attorney Tim Brightbill.
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Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’
In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.
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Trump tariffs add to warehouse automation woes
Some vendors say their customers are already becoming “increasingly concerned” about the tariffs, according to a report by Interact Analysis.
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Abbott expects a ‘few hundred million’ in tariff costs in 2025
CEO Robert Ford told investors the company had considered raising its earnings forecast for 2025, but decided to maintain it in light of the new tariffs.
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Air cargo shippers opt for short-term contracts as tariffs escalate
Global trade uncertainty is making the spot market more attractive, with the de minimis exemption’s uncertain future adding fuel to the fire.
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Funko hires supply chain SVP
Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it implements tariff mitigation strategies.
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Trade data series
Who are the United States’ top trading partners?
Explore how over 200 countries’ imports, exports and trade balances with the U.S. last year stack up in this sortable chart.
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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.
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Calvin Klein owner plans warehouse utilization boost
PVH Corp. currently uses about half of its U.S. facilities' capacity, but it aims to change that with consolidation and insourcing.
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JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs
The U.K.-based heavy machinery manufacturer said the levies will impact its business in the short term.
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FedEx, UPS alternatives grew market share in 2024: ShipMatrix
Walmart and Target's in-house networks, along with smaller parcel carriers, are chipping away at top delivery firms' U.S. volume share.
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Small businesses in the US may take the brunt of tariffs
Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.
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JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiations
Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.
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Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs
The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.
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FedEx Network 2.0 closures hit California, Massachusetts
Three ship centers will shutter in June, impacting 252 employees, as the parcel carrier reduces overlapping operations.
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Nvidia to spend $500B to manufacture AI chips in US
The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other AI infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.
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US proceeds with China-linked ship fees
Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.
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Deep Dive
Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of manufacturing decline. Will they succeed?
While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.
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DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800
The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.
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Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs
The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels.
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J&J expects tariff charge of $400M this year
CFO Joe Wolk, who revealed the figure Tuesday morning on CNBC, told investors the charge was primarily in the healthcare giant’s medtech business.
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Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil
Trade uncertainty is prompting a drop in ocean cargo bookings out of China, Freightos said.
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Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding
The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office.