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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.
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Startup to scale-up: Choosing a 3PL that grows with you
The right 3PL partner can be the catalyst for scaling a retail brand at any stage.
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Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York
The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the Northeast.
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Walmart buys 1M-square-foot distribution center in Utah
The previously leased Salt Lake City property features a cross-dock facility and is within 10 miles of a Union Pacific intermodal hub.
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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.
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Staples conducts fulfillment operations overhaul
The office supplies retailer is implementing a new warehouse management system across its network to support next-day delivery efficiency.
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Home Depot doesn’t plan to raise prices despite tariffs
The home improvement retailer said its U.S.-centric sourcing footprint will help it mitigate the effects of ongoing trade turmoil.
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FedEx names CEO for Freight post-spinoff
John A. Smith, who led the LTL carrier from 2018 to 2021, will take the helm once the move is complete by next year.
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China tariff reduction drives uptick in Asia-to-US bookings
Shippers are pushing to import goods before the 90-day reprieve expires, Port of Los Angeles leader Gene Seroka said.
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Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts
The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing footprint in China.
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US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries
The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.
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SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs
The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.
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Rite Aid to close 2 distribution centers
The beleaguered drugstore chain will shutter Washington and Maryland facilities in June as it navigates its second bankruptcy filing since 2023.
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Amazon plans fourth robotics fulfillment center in Virginia
Once completed, the 3.1 million-square-foot facility will join a roster that includes a Virginia Beach site set to open later this year.
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Utz’s supply chain overhaul helps nullify tariff impact
The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.
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Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’
The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.
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Hooker Furnishings to open Vietnam warehouse, exit Georgia facility
The shakeup aims to help the furniture company save costs and reduce its domestic safety stock needs.
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Amazon reveals new warehouse robots in push to trim manual tasks
The e-commerce giant said it plans to deploy the various technologies in the coming years as it works to boost "more high-skilled work."
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Clorox mulls sourcing changes to offset $100M tariff hit
The approach differs from its peer P&G, which is delaying supply chain changes until there is greater certainty.
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‘Shared pain and gain:’ How shippers, carriers are forging relationship for the last mile
Consistent communication and collaborative performance evaluation are some of the keys to success, said experts from Dr. Squatch, Wayfair and DHL eCommerce.
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Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty
The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.
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Canada Post pauses contract talks as progress remains limited
As a potential May 22 strike nears, the carrier said halting negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers will allow it to prepare more effective proposals.
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Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada
The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.
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Trump revives ‘most favored nation’ plan in effort to cut US drug prices
The proposal could hold substantial ramifications for drugmakers and comes as the administration reviews pharmaceutical supply chains.
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Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs
The automaker says mitigation strategies, including collaborating with suppliers, will lessen the impact of U.S. duties by 30%.
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FedEx, Amazon strike large-package delivery deal
The agreement comes nearly six years after FedEx let its Express and Ground shipping contracts with the e-commerce giant expire.