UPS readies 5.9% rate bump, fee increases on Dec. 22

The changes, which will impact ground, air and international shipments, mirror the hikes rival FedEx announced earlier this year.

O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs

The auto parts retailer is working closely with its partners to buffer for any potential impact, including by assessing their financial stability and product quality.

US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI

Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.

Walmart adding RFID tech to improve inventory management

The retailer co-developed a tool in an effort to minimize food waste, particularly for fresh categories.

Macy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center

The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multi-year supply chain revamp.

US to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce

The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China’s rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.

Updated Nov. 7, 2025

Can manufacturing make a comeback in the US?

While certain production can be brought Stateside, the U.S. still faces domestic labor and factory infrastructure hurdles, per Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute.

Covenant sees bids at ‘all-time highs,’ CEO says

Bids are up 17% since August, which usually doesn’t occur until November through February, CEO David Parker said in a recent earnings call.

US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

UPS, Postal Service reach ‘preliminary agreement’ in Ground Saver talks

The carriers have made progress on terms for volumes and rates as UPS looks to tap back into the agency's final-mile capabilities.

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Whirlpool forecasts $225M tariff dent despite domestic manufacturing

Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said during a recent earnings call that competitors flooded the market with low-cost inventory before tariffs took effect, but anticipates the market turning in the company’s favor.

US nears trade pact with South Korea

The two countries have “pretty much finalized” a deal, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. 

Mazda, Nippon Steel partner on CX-5 body design, production

The co-creation effort also aims to enhance the procurement process by selecting a Nippon manufacturing plant near Mazda's assembly facility.

Trucking carriers work to combat soft market

Less-than-truckload providers are prioritizing profitability over volume to weather the downward freight cycle, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

Scotts Miracle-Gro taps machine learning to solve inventory glut

Data analytics and predictive modeling have helped the company cut inventory levels in half in the last two years, President and COO Nate Baxter said.

Effective tariff mitigation requires strong industry connections: former CBP director

Engaging with customs brokers, industry trade associations and consultants is key, per Richard DiNucci, who is now a senior international trade advisor at Venable LLP.

UPS job cuts reach 34K this year, aided by driver buyouts

The delivery giant has also shuttered 93 buildings in 2025 as it adjusts its U.S. network to a reduction in Amazon volume.

McCormick ups tariff impact to $70M before mitigation efforts

The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress

The White House reached reciprocal tariff deals or frameworks with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia while hinting at a potential trade truce with China.

Mattel feels tariff crunch as holidays near

To mitigate levies, retailers are making more frequent but smaller orders while pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker.

Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

Amazon unveils 3 new systems to boost its fulfillment, delivery network

A multiarmed robotics system, an agentic AI model and smart glasses for drivers build upon other technologies the e-commerce giant has revealed this year.

Levi’s updates strategy to cut freshwater use across supply chain, reduce climate impact

The denim manufacturer has a new goal to reduce its freshwater use by 15% across its garment manufacturing supply chain and processing facilities by 2030.

US reviews China’s compliance with 2020 trade pact

The White House opened a Section 301 investigation examining whether China fulfilled provisions within an agreement signed during the first Trump administration.