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Trump tariffsTrump’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.
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Sponsored by Amazon BusinessThe future of procurement: Core competencies, new abilities
Procurement is no longer a back-office function—it’s a key competitive advantage.
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Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover
Through the deal, under which President Donald Trump has approval over facility closures, Nippon aims to circumvent tariffs with a stronger U.S. foothold.
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What Veho learned testing delivery robots in Texas
The trial program with RIVR’s wheel-legged robot saw a 95% delivery success rate and required limited intervention, Veho CTO Fred Cook said.
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Deep DiveNintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.
The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.
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Kohl’s to close Ohio fulfillment center, lay off 768
The workforce reduction is due to increased shipping efficiency at other facilities, the discount retailer said.
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US, UK implement trade deal
The two countries formally enacted previous agreements, including a 10% tariff for a quota of 100,000 U.K. car imports.
Updated June 17, 2025 -
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Tariffs, manufacturing weakness expected to further drag down truckload demand
Carriers will "be playing catch-up for the rest of the year,” one analyst predicted.
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Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA
The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for robots that could eventually ride in delivery vans and bring packages to doorsteps.
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P&G aims for resiliency with supply chain redesign
The initiative, which will include right-sizing production and discontinuing some brands, is expected to yield $1.5 billion in annual savings.
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Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Massachusetts
The nearly 3 million square-foot-facility features hundreds of robots equipped to lift up to 1,500 pounds each.
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DHL Express Canada to suspend operations nationwide Friday
As the strike enters its second week, the carrier is expected to temporarily stop international package imports prior to the planned shutdown.
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7 Brew hires first supply chain chief
Christopher Held will help scale operations and ensure product consistency at the fast-growing coffee chain.
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As Los Angeles Port volumes slow, truckers see less business
Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.
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US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers
The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.
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FedEx pickup prices to change in August
The adjustments for scheduled, automated and on-call parcel pickups come as the carrier pursues streamlined operations.
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Canada Post employees to vote on contract offers, official rules
An order by Canada's jobs minister could end months of labor turmoil if union members vote in favor of the carrier's proposals.
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Campbell’s turns to suppliers to help ease tariff costs
The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.
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5 tips for tariff mitigation
Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics companies can use to blunt the impact of import duties.
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HP responds quickly to tariff shock
The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.
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JB Hunt, BNSF, GMXT launch cross-border intermodal service
All three companies seek to capitalize on the untapped potential from shippers converting over-the-road freight between the U.S. and Mexico to rail intermodal.
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Import surge expected amid tariff reprieve: NRF port tracker
The U.S.-China tariff reduction is spurring retailers to get cargo moving again, although demand will be muted versus last year, a report projects.
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Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather
The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.
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Trump tariffsTrump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.
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Trump tariffsTrump’s tariffs can stay while appeal weighed, court rules
Oral arguments are tentatively set for July 31 in the case, which is centered around the president’s authority to impose sweeping duties.
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GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production
The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.
