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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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Small businesses in the US may take the brunt of tariffs
Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.
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JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiations
Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.
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Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs
The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.
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FedEx Network 2.0 closures hit California, Massachusetts
Three ship centers will shutter in June, impacting 252 employees, as the parcel carrier reduces overlapping operations.
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Nvidia to spend $500B to manufacture AI chips in US
The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other AI infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.
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US proceeds with China-linked ship fees
Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.
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Deep DiveTrump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of manufacturing decline. Will they succeed?
While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.
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DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800
The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.
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Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs
The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels.
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J&J expects tariff charge of $400M this year
CFO Joe Wolk, who revealed the figure Tuesday morning on CNBC, told investors the charge was primarily in the healthcare giant’s medtech business.
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Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil
Trade uncertainty is prompting a drop in ocean cargo bookings out of China, Freightos said.
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Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding
The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office.
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De minimis’ future: 4 questions shippers should consider
The exemption's end for China could generate price volatility in e-commerce over the next few weeks while driving more fulfillment operations to the U.S., experts say.
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Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals
Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.
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Brands temporarily halt ocean shipments from China
Escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China are slowing global trade, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
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Levi’s says any tariff-related price bumps will be ‘surgical’
Chief Financial and Growth Officer Harmit Singh this month said the last time the company faced a similarly murky challenge was during the pandemic.
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CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition
Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.
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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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Tariffs may fuel supply chain financing interest: Wells Fargo exec
Financing programs can help companies get suppliers cash quickly and stretch out payment terms, said Jeremy Jansen, the bank's managing director of supply chain finance.
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US launches probe into semiconductor imports
The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.
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Trump tariffsUS launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs
The Commerce Department has begun a Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.
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FedEx’s China-to-US fee returns as it preps for de minimis changes
The $0.45 per pound surcharge will end May 2, the day the carrier will adjust its charges for clearing sub-$800 imports through customs.
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Trump signs executive order to boost US’ role in ocean shipping
A Maritime Action Plan will target port infrastructure, mariner workforce training and U.S. shipbuilding, per an executive order published Wednesday.
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Trump tariffsTrump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.
Updated April 14, 2025
