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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 23 hours ago
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    Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year

    The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.

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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 July 23, 2026
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    Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

    At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum. 

    Updated 23 hours ago
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    How Sprouts balances self-distribution and store growth

    The specialty grocer’s chief development officer outlined the company’s “balancing act” of growth and supply as it prepares to enter new markets in 2027.

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    Amazon preps 1M-square-foot distribution center in Connecticut

    The Norwich facility would store, pick, pack and ship goods to sortations centers and localized delivery centers further downstream the supply chain.

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    Glossier supply chain leader champions self mastery, stronger representation

    “When I go through the door, I want to kick the door off the hinges — I don’t want to be the last Black woman that’s invited in the room,” VP of Supply Chain and Operations Kinta Gates said.

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    3 ways Kimberly-Clark is using technology to boost supply chain efficiency

    The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements.

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    Honeywell Aerospace targets supplier bottlenecks to boost output

    A significant share of the company's 3,000 suppliers underperformed in the first half of the year, President and CEO James Currier said.

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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 42 minutes ago
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    Ocean carriers up fees in response to ongoing Panama Canal draft restrictions

    MSC and CMA CGM are among the liners raising surcharges as the major waterway continues to monitor water levels and adjust water draft restrictions.

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    Experts call FCC’s block on foreign robotics a nearshoring tactic

    While cyberthreats are a growing risk to national security, the agency’s sweeping block on humanoids, quadrupeds and mobile robot imports could reinvigorate domestic suppliers.

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    Blank sailings curb ocean capacity gains

    The uneven growth may lead to longer lead times, reduced schedule reliability, Pete Mento, a director at Baker Tilly’s global trade management services, said.

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    BNSF adds faster intermodal service in the Southwest

    The Phoenix-to-Dallas-Fort Worth route is over three days long and will run six days a week due to increased shipper demand.

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    Tyson to close more beef plants amid cattle shortage

    The meat giant will sell or end operations at three facilities and lay off at least 2,500 workers as the company struggles to overcome heavy losses.

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    Target strengthens inventory management with digital twins

    The retailer developed Proxima to simulate how decisions play out, helping identify potential problems ahead of time.

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    US de minimis elimination upheld by trade court

    The Court of International Trade said President Donald Trump has the authority to rescind the tariff exemption for sub-$800 imports.

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    Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components

    The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.

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    Walmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment system

    The SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations.

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    Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US

    The automaker aims to mitigate U.S. tariffs and recent connected vehicle import regulations while also planning to increase domestic production.

    Updated Aug. 14, 2026
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    Kimberly-Clark secures $45M tariff refund, half of what it paid in 2025

    The personal care product maker said the refunds will offset incremental cost increases tied to higher oil prices while allowing it to maintain price consistency.

    Updated Aug. 14, 2026
  • Postal carrier Marc Jacques delivers the mail in a neighborhood on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
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    Where USPS could benefit the most from AI

    The agency sees upside in areas like dynamic routing as it looks to stay competitive among parcel carriers, the USPS' Office of Inspector General said.

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    Muted air cargo peak season activity signals weaker H2

    Pricing is shifting in shippers' favor, with the global air cargo spot rate down 6% month over month, Xeneta reported.

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    Pentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical minerals

    Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital. 

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    Asia to US East Coast ocean rates rise to new high

    Sustained import volumes and rising freight rates near the end of an early peak season are “taking most observers by surprise,” Freightos said.