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    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 Oct. 21, 2025
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    Turning peak season stress into strategic wins in 2025

    Peak season chaos is optional. Discover the new peak season playbook.

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    Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

    The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

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    FedEx, UPS pricing tweaks set up ground shipping rates for record 2025

    Fuel surcharge pressures and new rounding rules are challenging shippers ahead of peak season, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

  • The FedEx logo is displayed at a FedEx ship center on February 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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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 Aug. 6, 2025
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    Supreme Court urged to block Trump’s tariffs ahead of November hearing

    Small businesses and states suing the president claimed levies implemented under a 1977 emergency powers act amounted to a $3 trillion tax increase on Americans.

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    US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301

    The Trump administration is also proposing to suspend all or some applications of CAFTA-DR benefits to the country, such as tariff concessions.

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    Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

    However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

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    New Balance expands distribution network into the West

    The sneaker maker opened a distribution center in Salt Lake City this month that will eventually handle all West Coast inbound and outbound volume.

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    Target taps Chevrolet EV fleet for deliveries in Dallas area

    The retailer is pushing to make its last-mile operations more efficient and sustainable via a program using BrightDrop electric vans.

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    Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp

    The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.

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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 Sept. 26, 2025
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    Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy

    The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.

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    Nestlé cutting 4K jobs in supply chain, manufacturing

    The layoffs will be part of a larger staffing overhaul as the Lean Cuisine maker looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.

  • Trucks drive across the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego.
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    US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

    Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

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    Amazon hiking fulfillment fees in 2026

    The e-commerce giant will raise average prices on Fulfillment by Amazon, Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment shipments.

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    Shippers expect a holiday peak season despite frontloading efforts: JB Hunt

    A large amount of freight that was imported to avoid tariffs still hasn’t moved through the inland supply chain, per EVP of Sales and Marketing Spencer Frazier.

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    FedEx, Amazon slated for 2025 holiday volume gains: ShipMatrix

    Deliveries are projected to jump 5% from last year's peak season, although UPS and the Postal Service volumes are expected to stay flat.

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    Whirlpool to invest $300M in Ohio plants

    The funds will go toward facilities that produce washing machines and dryers for the company, which makes about 80% of appliances it sells in the U.S. domestically.

  • President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House on Oct. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Deep Dive // Trump tariffs

    What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

    Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

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    Stellantis plans $13B investment to expand US manufacturing

    The automaker will spend $600 million to bring its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois back on line while using additional funds to upgrade other facilities.

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    Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan

    The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.

  • The CMA CGM Argentina container ship arrives at PortMiami.
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    Ocean rates hit lowest levels since late 2023

    The dip in prices comes as maritime shippers contend with U.S. fees on China-linked vessels and a ceasefire pact that could help reopen Red Sea transport.

  • Three U.S. Post Service workers sort packages at a distribution center.
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    USPS plans to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers next month

    Half of the additions will be in California as the agency further consolidates work handled by delivery units into larger facilities.

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    US weighs penalties on nations favoring IMO’s maritime decarbonization plan

    Vessels for countries supporting the Net-Zero Framework, a tax aiming to trim shipping emissions, could face blocked port entries or visa restrictions.

  • A U.S. flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on Sept. 26, 2025.
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    US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes

    The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment.