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  • President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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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 June 26, 2026
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    Toyota North America adjusts supply chain, manufacturing leadership

    Changes include expanded roles for Group VP of Supply Chain Kevin Austin and Group VP of Vehicle Supply Chain Kensuke Morita.

  • 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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    Majors Management taps AI tool for pricing, inventory and operations

    Convenience retailers are still dipping their toes into AI, but technology is quickly becoming a mainstay as c-stores look to smoothen their operations.

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    Duluth Trading boosts inventory health with SKU cuts, enterprise planning

    The workwear retailer reduced inventory levels 25% year over year due to rightsizing buys, clearing excess stock and optimizing receipt scheduling.

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    FedEx Freight turns focus toward high-margin shipments

    The LTL carrier has its sights set on gaining market share in the healthcare, grocery and technology markets as an independent company.

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    Manufacturing grows at fastest rate since 2021 amid big job cuts

    S&P Global flagged “an ongoing bifurcation of the economy, with sluggish service sector growth contrasting with an increasingly solid manufacturing expansion.”

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    FedEx to send tariff refunds to customers starting in August

    The carrier will prioritize returning duties first to shippers that opt in to sharing shipment and refund data with vendor partners.

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    Retrieved from The Office of Governor Wes Moore on June 24, 2026
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    CSX completes Baltimore tunnel expansion, shipper benefits expected

    The $495 million development of the 1.7-mile Howard Street Tunnel has allowed for full clearance of double-stacked rail services at the Port of Baltimore.

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    Claire’s opens Illinois distribution center to boost inventory flow

    The nearly 250,000-square-foot Elgin facility is equipped to reduce handling touchpoints while increasing product visibility, a spokesperson said.

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    Ocean shipping recovery still a ways off despite US-Iran ceasefire pact

    Spot rates are expected to climb for another four weeks and many vessels are full until at least July, per Xeneta.

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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 June 25, 2026
  • Pallets of baby formula are unloaded from a FedEx cargo plane upon arrival at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    FedEx launches life sciences suite as healthcare push lifts earnings

    The new organization supporting healthcare and pharmaceutical services fuels efforts to grow high-value customer segments as less-lucrative volume declines.

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    Steel, aluminum makers face records gauntlet for new US tariff exemptions

    Canada and Mexico manufacturers must commit to verifiable U.S. capacity expansion and maintain meticulous, traceable records to qualify for reduced Section 232 tariffs.

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    Kroger is working with suppliers to optimize costs

    The grocery retailer is pushing negotiations and intentionally leveraging direct sourcing to optimize the cost of goods.

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    J&J commits $1B to expand contact lens production in Florida

    The investment will add J&J’s manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities to meet growing demand for its contact lenses.

  • Bottles of Kraft Heinz ketchup and mustard are displayed side by side. One bottle reads "Heinz Estd. 1869 Tomato Ketchup 57 Varieties." The other bottle's label is blurred.
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    Kraft Heinz merges procurement and supply chain units

    The company named Janelle Aydin global chief procurement and supply chain officer, effective July 1, as it reorganizes its global operational model.

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    How low T-shirt pricing impacts supplier labor conditions

    Despite inflation, reduced costs for the apparel staple spur negative consequences for workers’ wages and safety, per nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye.

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    Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment

    As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.

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    Lands’ End warehouse system rollout spurs temporary backlog

    The snag has since been resolved, with the retailer fulfilling some orders within a day of using the implemented system, per CFO Bernard McCracken.

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    US launches Section 301 probe into Germany over drug pricing policies

    The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating whether the European country's practices shift research costs on to Americans.

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    Duluth Trading taps Amazon for fulfillment on e-commerce giant’s site

    The wholesale model aims to enable the workwear retailer to tap into the popularity of Prime shipping while freeing up time to focus on its digital portfolio and stores.

  • FedEx jets sit at the company's facility at O'Hare International Airport on September 19, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    FedEx fuel surcharge change raises heat on export shipments

    Shippers’ exports will face higher fuel fee percentages, while imports will see lower rates once the adjustment takes place June 22.

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    Harley-Davidson to reshore Revolution Max engine production

    The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy. 

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    Imports flow into Port of Los Angeles with ‘window of stability’ open

    Following strong May volumes, the port expects to handle more than 900,000 container units in both June and July, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.