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    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 Oct. 23, 2026
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    Coty pursues less air freight, more ocean and rail transport

    The beauty giant has cut air cargo by 48% since 2019 as the company looks to trim emissions in its supply chain.

  • 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. 27, 2026
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    OPI, Nioxin owner appoints chief supply chain officer

    Javier Huerta will oversee The Wella Company’s sourcing, manufacturing and logistics capabilities, effective Dec. 1

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    Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation

    Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.

    Updated Oct. 28, 2026
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    Nvidia forges supplier agreements to expand capacity for AI

    The artificial intelligence chipmaker signed deals with six suppliers to scale production of certain components by as much as fifteenfold.

  • Tesla robot at the World Premiere of Disney's Tron: Ares at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on Oct. 6, 2025.
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    Tesla begins humanoid production in California

    Early customers for Optimus robots would use them for industrial applications, such as dangerous, repetitive tasks, CEO Elon Musk said.

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    WD-40 credits supply chain for $7M in cost savings

    The company cut costs in FY2026 through several operational improvements, such as reducing inventory levels, President and CEO Steven Brass said.

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    UPS gears up for peak season with less Amazon volume in tow

    The carrier expects U.S. volume to dip year over year in Q4, but packages from other customer segments are projected to boost revenue.

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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 18 hours ago
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    Kroger taps RFID, computer vision data to boost inventory management

    The grocery chain is providing machine learning insights to suppliers to improve availability while piloting radio frequency identification at 1,500 store bakeries.

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    Deep Dive

    Inside FedEx’s Network 2.0 overhaul

    A facility in a Dallas suburb offers a glimpse into FedEx’s newly integrated approach for sorting and delivering packages across the country.

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    Audi investing $4B to build its first US plant in Georgia

    The factory will have a production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles a year, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and the first vehicles built in the early 2030s.

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    USTR weighs extending pause on China-linked vessel fees to January

    The suspension is currently set to lift Nov. 9, but the agency said more time would allow the U.S. and China to further negotiations.

  • A United States Postal Service (USPS) carrier makes his rounds on August 05, 2020 in New York City.
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    USPS to debut weekly fuel fee in 2027, matching FedEx, UPS practices

    The surcharge for package shipping services will be tied to diesel and jet fuel prices, which have been climbing this year.

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    UPS plans 5.9% rate increase on Dec. 21

    The carrier's average rate bump will match FedEx's upcoming increase, but UPS also has additional changes in store.

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    Cycling apparel company unites planning, sourcing on single platform

    MAAP joins Walmart, Pacsun and others who have teamed with technology vendor Bamboo Rose to enhance supply chain operations.

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    Trump eschews tariffs for trade talks on wind turbine imports

    Following a Section 232 probe, the president tasked cabinet officials to engage in negotiations and report on their progress within 180 days.

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    CSX sees rail conversion opportunities from battered trucking market

    The railroad is reviewing shipper truckload files to provide service and cost comparisons for intermodal opportunities.

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    PepsiCo shutters Tennessee bottling plant amid soda slump

    The closure comes after the beverage giant's CEO laid out a cost-cutting plan to improve flattening growth.

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    Trump tweaks Canada tariffs, removing certain goods while adding others

    Plywood and certain packaging materials are among the products that will no longer face the 50% tariff, effective Oct. 30. 

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    Levi’s distribution network transition saga continues to drag

    Due to a facility fire during Q3 and the complexity of its SKU mix, the retailer doesn't expect to see benefits from its overhaul until 2027.

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    DHL boosts US-Asia cold chain connectivity for healthcare shippers

    For temperature-sensitive goods, DHL Global Forwarding has added air freight corridors connecting Cincinnati with key hubs in Asia.

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    Medtech execs share secrets to building resilient supply chains

    At AdvaMed’s The MedTech Conference, company executives said they’re bracing for disruption by investing in inventory, scenario planning and their relationships with chip suppliers. 

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    Ikea accused of harmful wood sourcing in Europe’s forests

    Greenpeace International alleges the furniture maker — which has long faced backlash over its sourcing — is falling short in its efforts to protect biodiversity.