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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 July 1, 2026
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    AI, semiconductors drive June air cargo demand

    Global air freight spot rates were up 38% year over year in June, but the pace of growth is slowing, Xeneta reported.

  • 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 June 15, 2026
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    Toyota plans Tacoma production in Texas with $3.6B expansion

    The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacoma production will shift from Mexico after expanding the San Antonio factory.

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    Apple turns to Broadcom for custom chips

    The roughly $30 billion agreement is expected to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips through 2031.

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    Nike expects nearly $1B in IEEPA tariff refunds

    The sportswear brand has collected more than $300 million in refunds for the invalidated levies, as of the quarter ending May 31.

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    Maersk launches dedicated lithium-ion battery freight service in North America

    The new ground transportation offering expands the company’s hazardous materials network as battery production and demand continue to grow.

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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 July 9, 2026
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    Transpacific ocean rates fueled by early peak, frontloading

    Spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast are up 120% since mid-May, while the East Coast lane is 85% higher compared to the last six weeks, according to Freightos.

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    USMCA: Retail, manufacturing and apparel groups call for preservation

    Trade groups backed the pact’s annual review but stressed its importance to North America supply chains.

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    Levi Strauss to close Kentucky warehouse after yearlong delay

    The denim giant held off on fully shifting the location's work to a third-party site in Ohio amid heightened demand.

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    EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says

    Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains for internal combustion engine, hybrid and EV powertrains.

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    DHL Supply Chain exec highlights what distinguishes the best teams

    “I don’t think you get to become a leader unless you’re good at encouraging diverse teams,” Global CIO Sally Miller told Supply Chain Dive.

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    Cobots become simpler, smarter with AI

    Collaborative robots have taken off in recent years as artificial intelligence makes them useful for a wider variety of applications.

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    Lovesac taps contract freight to navigate higher fuel costs

    The furniture company leveraged cargo partnerships to secure capacity at a contractual rate as a way to offset higher oil prices and spot market volatility.

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    La-Z-Boy advances cost-cutting distribution revamp

    The furniture maker expects to nearly complete two centralized hubs this year as part of a multiyear distribution overhaul.

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    Kenvue surpasses 2025 plastic reduction target, falls short on recyclability

    The Listerine, Nicorette and Zyrtec parent company detailed transitions from plastic to fiber packaging in its 2025 sustainability report.

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    USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility

    The agency's efforts to boost transparency include using Bluetooth devices to identify bottlenecks for high-value shippers, a spokesperson said.

  • McCormick & Co. spices at a Washington, D.C., area grocery store.
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    McCormick gets $28M tariff refund as Iran war raises costs

    The spice and ingredients maker plans to use the returned funds to help mitigate higher logistics and material costs tied to the conflict.

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    South Carolina Ports closing terminal temporarily to rein in costs

    The port authority plans to pause operations at its Leatherman Terminal used by MSC and shift activity to other terminals starting in August.

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    Digital twins, software maturity lead manufacturing automation trends

    AI-powered simulation and other types of robotics technologies are becoming more powerful and cost-effective, per speakers at the Automate conference.

  • U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stands near a flag pole.
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    US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion

    The U.S., Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036.

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    CMA CGM to buy FedEx’s contract logistics unit for $1.4B

    Once the deal for FedEx Supply Chain is complete, the two companies also plan to solidify multiyear ocean and air freight agreements.

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    UPS boosts healthcare network with $48M cross-dock investment

    The carrier has opened and upgraded several temperature-controlled facilities near airports to strengthen its cold-chain transportation capabilities.

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    CBP launches first of 2 tariff refund expansions

    The agency’s refund portal now covers entries awaiting reconciliation of their final duty calculations.