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    Amazon to end FBA prep, labeling services in US

    The company said the change, which will take effect at the start of 2026, is due to improvements in sellers' packaging capabilities.

    By Aug. 1, 2025
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    US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday officially codifying rates for over 60 trading partners while pushing back implementation by seven days.

    By July 31, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    5 court cases that could derail Trump tariffs

    Several suits claim the president has overstepped his authority, with a critical proceeding for one case beginning Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

    By July 31, 2025
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    US, Mexico agree to extend USMCA-tariff pause

    The two countries will continue to negotiate over a 90-day period, during which imports from Mexico will avoid a planned 30% tariff from the Trump administration.

    By July 31, 2025
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    Trump imposes 40% tariff on Brazil

    If the country retaliates, the U.S. will respond by raising its levies by an equal amount, per the executive order President Donald Trump signed Wednesday.

    By July 31, 2025
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    US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says

    Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.

    By July 30, 2025
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    US unveils details for 50% copper tariff

    The plan includes levies on semi-finished copper products and their derivatives, a sales requirement for copper scrap, and some exceptions for auto parts.

    By July 30, 2025
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    De minimis exemption to end Aug. 29, White House says

    The trade tool's end will subject low-cost imports to all applicable duties, although postal packages will be assessed fees in a different manner.

    By July 30, 2025
  • A UPS driver makes a delivery on June 30, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
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    UPS: Driver buyout interest meeting expectations

    The carrier is looking to entice employees with the offer as it slims down its network to reduce costs.

    By Updated July 30, 2025
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    De minimis’ end may boost intermodal cross-border activity

    Meanwhile, the eradication of the exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong is roiling the air cargo sector, according to industry experts.

    By July 30, 2025
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    Trump says India will face 25% tariffs

    The duty will go into effect Aug. 1, per the president, but is slightly lower than the 26% levy unveiled as part of his original country-specific tariffs announced in April.

    By Updated July 30, 2025
  • Panelists discuss strategies for tariff resiliency across operations at a July 23 Supply Chain Dive Outlook event.
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    This ‘boring’ tariff strategy can make a huge difference, experts say

    Manufacturers that audit their products for reclassification opportunities under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule are reaping significant cost savings, said Venky Ramesh of AlixPartners.

    By Nathan Owens • July 29, 2025
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    Supply chain management programs are undergoing a digital makeover

    University courses in data analytics and AI are preparing future supply chain professionals for an evolving industry.

    By Craig Guillot • July 29, 2025
  • A UPS worker delivers packages on December 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    UPS explores reuniting with Postal Service for Ground Saver

    The service, which used to rely on the USPS before a breakup this year, posed challenges for UPS in Q2 due to higher-than-expected costs.

    By Updated July 30, 2025
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    Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern agree to merge

    The two companies aim to close the transaction in early 2027, bringing together 50,000 route miles to form “the first transcontinental railroad” in the U.S.

    By July 29, 2025
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    Veho, GLS US launch parcel delivery services in new markets

    Veho kicked off coverage in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and St. Louis while GLS is now delivering in Dallas.

    By July 28, 2025
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    Shippers want technology innovation from their transportation providers

    Carriers with a robust tech stack are in high demand for shippers, according to a new survey.

    July 28, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after concluding trade negotiations on July 27, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland
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    US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

    Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

    By July 27, 2025
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    FedEx plans dimensional weight tweaks that could impact pricing

    The carrier will round up any fraction of an inch to the next inch for dimensional weight calculations starting Aug. 18.

    By July 25, 2025
  • European Union President Ursula von der Leyen stands at EU headquarters on May 20, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium
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    EU preps latest round of US tariff countermeasures

    The European Commission plans to install duties of up to 30%, starting Aug. 7, if the bloc cannot reach a deal with the U.S. by the end of the month.

    By Updated July 25, 2025
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    Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs

    The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.

    By July 24, 2025
  • Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks

    “There are no assurances that we'll reach an agreement, but we are talking,” UP CEO Jim Vena said.

    By July 24, 2025
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    BNSF launches expedited Los Angeles-to-Houston rail service

    The railway operator can cut transport times for shippers by as much as 48 hours using the new service, according to a spokesperson.

    By July 24, 2025
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    International Paper to close California container facility

    The Buena Park shutdown, slated for the first week of August, is the latest in a string of closures that have affected about 2,500 U.S. employees since October 2024.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2025
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    US, Philippines strike tariff deal

    If finalized, the agreement would lower tariffs on imports from the Philippines to 19%, down from a 20% rate previously planned by the Trump administration.

    By July 23, 2025