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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.
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Temu pursues ‘local fulfillment’ to dodge tariffs
The fast fashion giant also said it will walk back previously announced plans to increase prices.
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OnTrac discounts target UPS Ground Saver, tariff-responsive shippers
In a competitive pricing environment, the parcel carrier is looking to attract new customers with its Ground Switcher and Reciprocal Discount programs.
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Colgate-Palmolive faces $200M in tariff costs
The consumer product manufacturer said it expects to pay more for raw materials and finished goods it sources from abroad despite its recent supply chain shifts.
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Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations
The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.
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Hershey opens chocolate plant as part of $1B supply chain upgrade
The facility, which took nearly three years to complete, will process the ingredient for brands such as Reese’s and Kit Kat.
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Amazon to invest $4B toward rural delivery expansion by 2026
The e-commerce giant “has a massive advantage over UPS and FedEx” to make the initiative successful, one expert said.
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Shein, Temu announce price increases due to tariff impact
The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.
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Facing tariffs, Hasbro shifting some SKU origins away from China
The toy and game company aims to source less than 40% of its volume from the country by 2026.
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‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI
Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.
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3M expects up to $850M tariff hit
The company is leaning on its 90 days of inventory to soften the blow, hoping to cut the impact cost in half.
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How UPS customers are navigating Trump’s tariffs
Major shippers are frontloading inventory and considering price hikes, while smaller businesses are prioritizing sourcing diversification, UPS CEO Carol Tomé said.
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Canada Post, union resume talks as contract expiration looms
The first meetings since early March mark a step forward as the carrier's customers prepare for a potential strike next month.
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Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs
The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.
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Trump tariffs
Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars
The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.
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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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Dollar Tree to replace Oklahoma distribution center destroyed by tornado
The Marietta facility is expected to open in 2027 as the retailer attempts to alleviate lingering capacity constraints.
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Tracking tariffs: The latest frontier in AI
Several technology vendors are rolling out new tools to help retailers and manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making.
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UPS plans 20K job cuts this year as Amazon pullback advances
The carrier also announced 73 facilities would close by June's end as part of “the largest network reconfiguration in our history,” CEO Carol Tomé said.
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Volvo Group truck sales fall amid tariff uncertainty
The truck manufacturer lowered its North American market sales forecast as higher duties shake the marketplace.
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Dollar Tree names new chief supply chain officer
The value retailer said Roxanne Weng, a former Walgreens executive, has taken over the position for the retiring Mike Kindy.
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Tariffs could spike costs for domestic automakers by $108B
A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.
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Walmart opens 1M-square-foot Sam’s Club distribution center in Florida
The Jacksonville site will serve 25 Sam’s Club locations and also store imported goods destined for other facilities.
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DHL reinstates service for US-destined B2C shipments over $800
The carrier said it lifted the suspension following discussions with the U.S. government and the return of informal processing for goods under $2,500.
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Deep Dive
How COVID-19 changed US manufacturing: 5 years later
After the chaos of the pandemic, manufacturers learned to lean into supplier relationships and supply chain resiliency to avoid future disruptions.