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De minimis changes: Businesses, trade groups weigh in
Customs and Border Protection proposals to increase data requirements and limit the exemption's use drew a mixed response from commenters.
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What 25 retail leaders are saying about tariffs
From price increase warnings to confidence that vendor relationships will help ride out the storm, here's how the retail C-suite plans to weather tariffs.
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Kroger keeps eye on produce tariff exposure
The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.
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FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions
The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.
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Food manufacturers seek ‘targeted’ tariff exemptions from White House
The Consumer Brands Association, which represents PepsiCo, Conagra and Mondelēz, said ingredients such as cocoa, coffee and certain spices aren’t produced in the U.S.
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Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?
Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost-prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.
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Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult
Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.
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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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Trade tensions prompt air cargo market uncertainty
Freight forwarders and shippers are delaying contract negotiations, while carriers assess summer schedules, according to Xeneta.
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JM Smucker splits supply chain, manufacturing functions
SVP of Information Services Bryan Hutson will now oversee supply chain operations in an expanded role.
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As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges
Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.
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3M hires Honeywell supply chain exec
Torsten Pilz will succeed 3M Group President of Enterprise Supply Chain Peter Gibbons, who is stepping down from his role April 2.
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UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments
The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.
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Courtesy of Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa.
Tariff uncertainty sparks manufacturing anxiety, especially among small firms
Shifting foreign suppliers could become more difficult as the Trump administration continues to enact new widespread tariff policies.
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Metal tariffs make American manufacturing less competitive, can makers say
The present tariffs situation “opens the door for cheaper canned foods to flood the U.S. market from China and other foreign competitors,” the Can Manufacturers Institute said. U.S. trade groups are calling for exemptions.
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Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market
The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.
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Macy’s to open North Carolina distribution center
The facility, slated to open in this year, will provide additional supply chain efficiencies at a lower cost, executives say.
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AI, automation enrich Kraft Heinz’s supply chain
The food product maker aims to enhance procurement processes and boost productivity as part of a larger transformation journey.
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What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs
CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.
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UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom
The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.
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USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs
The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.
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Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs
Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.
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How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future
Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.
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NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool
The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.
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Trump tariffs
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, champagne
The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.