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    Trump tariffs

    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 May 7, 2026
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    From high-value to high-stakes: Why precision shipping matters more than ever

    Discover why more companies are recognizing that a 95% assurance rate for high-value cargo won’t do.

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    Bob’s Discount Furniture details tariff, fuel mitigation strategies

    The furniture retailer, which is grappling with a 25% upholstery tariff, uses a three-step playbook to counter added duties, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

  • 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 April 22, 2026
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    Ulta to open nearly 400K square-foot distribution center in Utah

    The Salt Lake City facility aims to service up to 180 stores in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain Plains region and support the retailer’s distribution hub in Fresno, California.

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    Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin

    The automation and robotics allow the facility to use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while the scale enables service to the greater Chicago region.

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    Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities

    The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.

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    General Mills promotes company veteran to COO

    Dana McNabb, who joined the Cheerios maker in 1999, will lead global operating functions, including the company’s supply chain.

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    Air cargo spot rates surge 30% in April

    Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carrier surcharges.

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    USPS Ground Advantage plan could heat up lightweight package rates

    The Postal Service wants to nix differences in prices based on weight for sub-pound shipments with its Ground Advantage Commercial offering.

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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 6 minutes ago
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    US offers lower steel, aluminum tariffs for Canada, Mexico producers

    The Commerce Department will consider adjusting the current 50% tariff to 25% for companies committing to making the metals in the U.S.

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    UPS and FedEx up international fuel surcharge rates, add surge fees

    The changes impact various import and export shipments, including packages traveling to and from the U.S., adding to cost pressures for parcel shippers.

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    Importers weigh lawsuits as Trump’s 10% global tariff faces appeal

    Importers should consider filing lawsuits to try to halt the collection of President Donald Trump's Section 122 tariffs, which a trade court ruled are illegal, lawyers said.

    Updated May 13, 2026
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    Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

    The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, COO Ramesh Murthy told Supply Chain Dive.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while pointing and standing next to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin in front of a line of cars.
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    Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal

    The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.

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    Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze

    Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.

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    Deep Dive

    Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?

    The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.

    Updated May 7, 2026
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    P&G shifts Supply Chain 3.0, other platforms into large-scale rollout

    The CPG maker expects to bolster productivity through automation deployed globally in warehouses and manufacturing plants.

  • A person walks near a wall that has lettering that reads: "Court of International Trade Watson Courthouse."
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    Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

    Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay.

    Updated May 12, 2026
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    FDA warns of neurosurgical supply disruptions

    Interruptions in the supply of neurosurgical patties, sponges and strips are expected to continue through 2026.

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    Deep Dive

    Why more retailers are offering same-day delivery

    Fast shipping offers an edge in certain scenarios, although the formula for success can vary by retailer, experts say.

  • U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sits in front of a microphone while testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee.
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    USTR to review China tariffs as Section 301 takes center stage

    The agency is reviewing levies installed under the statute during the first Trump administration while advancing additional probes.

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    DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers

    A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”

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    CPKC, CSX launch ‘improved’ Southeast Mexico rail route

    The service connecting the Southeast U.S. to Texas and Mexico is touted to be faster and more efficient due to infrastructure upgrades.

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    P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

    The consumer goods manufacturer aims to blunt the impact by reformulating products and diversifying its supply base.