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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 Feb. 24, 2026 -
Inside FedEx’s reusable shipper rollout
Years in the making, Returnity collaborated with the logistics giant on a specialized design that’s meant to be durable, tamper-resistant, collapsible, automation-friendly, and easy to scan and unpack.
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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 March 6, 2026 -
US opens forced-labor probe into 60 trading partners
The Section 301 investigation targets some of the U.S.’ top economic partners, including Canada, the European Union and Mexico.
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Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists
Forty-one percent of companies in a KPMG survey are deploying AI to mitigate trade disruption.
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Trump’s temporary 10% tariff faces further legal scrutiny
Two businesses say the president is unlawfully leveraging the Section 122 statute, echoing similar arguments from a case filed by a cohort of states days earlier.
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CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process
The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.
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FedEx, UPS up fuel fees, levy Middle East surcharges amid Iran war
Parcel shippers should continue to expect price volatility and targeted surcharges as the conflict continues, an expert said.
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Ongoing tariffs, Iran war weigh on aluminum prices
Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026 as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm.
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USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness
The new study will assess how the major trade pact shapes auto supply chains, technology shifts and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.
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Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity
The Section 301 investigation covers several countries, including China and Mexico, alleging their production rates are “untethered” from domestic and global demand.
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How Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal are tackling scope 3 emissions: GreenBiz26
Prioritizing renewable energy and leveraging data are some of the ways the brands are cutting their carbon footprint.
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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 March 12, 2026 -
How the Iran conflict is impacting global ocean shipping flows
Red Sea market recovery has been pushed back while congestion could lead to surcharges, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen said at TPM26 by S&P Global.
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Best Buy counters memory shortage with inventory, vendor tweaks
The electronics retailer is pursuing product configurations that minimize price pressures as the AI boom squeezes supply.
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De minimis: Case aiming to revive exemption can proceed, court rules
The lawsuit, which challenged the Trump administration’s elimination of the trade tool, was paused until the Supreme Court ruled on the president’s tariff authority.
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Intel has manufacturing capacity issues. They may take years to fix.
The company redirected some of its chips production to meet surging server demand, but analysts say it's missing out on emerging AI-driven trends.
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Enter the shark tank: How Kenvue innovates its operations
Monthly meetings give employees the chance to pitch their ideas and potentially have them deployed, said Meri Stevens, COO of the Tylenol and Neutrogena brand owner.
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As Trump tariff refund process takes shape, importers remain uncertain
Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures
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General Mills taps interim CSCO for top supply chain post
Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.
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Retrieved from Costco.
Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers
The retailer, which sued the Trump administration over now-defunct tariffs, is well positioned to navigate a still uncertain refund process, CEO Ron Vachris said.
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Urban Outfitters builds out second phase of automation in Kansas City facility
The distribution center, which supports its Nuuly rental brand, will accelerate its digital business and deliver expected gains in delivery and logistics.
Updated March 16, 2026 -
Campbell’s promotes supply chain head Cassandra Green to CSCO
Green steps into a top leadership role focused on logistics and planning, procurement, manufacturing and food safety and quality.
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UPS’ future is less e-commerce, more SMB, B2B and healthcare
The carrier is pursuing growth in high-value verticals as major customer Amazon pulls shorter-distance shipments into its own network.
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Iran conflict tests 2026 air cargo outlook
The U.S. air freight market faces vulnerability as some Middle East corridors are critical for pharmaceuticals and retail volumes, Chief Airfreight Officer Niall van de Wouw said.