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Trump tariffs
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.
Updated May 15, 2025 -
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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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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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Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine. (2015). "Canada Post delivery truck" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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.
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Lego to open regional distribution center in Virginia
The new facility will expand the company’s operations footprint in North America.
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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 May 15, 2025 -
US launches Section 232 probe into aircraft industry
The Commerce Department is weighing whether sector-specific tariffs are necessary to protect national security.
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European Commission readies countermeasures to US tariffs
The commission is taking steps to target roughly $107 billion worth of imports if it can’t make a tariff deal with the U.S.
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C&S to shutter Florida distribution center, costing 500 jobs
The grocery company did not say why it elected to close the facility in the town of Baldwin.
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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
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UPS to levy US-to-Canada fee before possible Canada Post strike
The surcharge’s cost varies by shipping option and it will apply until further notice starting May 18.
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Delivery reliability trumps speed for some e-commerce retailers
On-time delivery and clear communication can boost buyer satisfaction more than faster shipping, e-commerce experts said.
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USPS readies July rate hikes for Ground Advantage, other services
The agency said the increases, as high as 10%, will help it grow market share with more profitable volume.