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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 Aug. 24, 2026
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    Solving organized retail theft starts with better supply chain data integrity

    Cargo theft hit $131M in Q1 alone. Why RFID and serialization are retailers' best defense.

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    Advance Auto Parts rebids carrier contracts, expects to save tens of millions

    The retailer’s focus on transportation efficiency is part of a larger goal to optimize its supply chain through shipment accuracy and distribution center processes.

  • 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 6 hours ago
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    H&M, Inditex and PVH’s garment manufacturer called out for alleged union-squashing

    Union employees of a Turkish supplier for the apparel brands said they “should not remain silent while union rights are being violated.”

  • U.S. Postal Service workers scan parcels at the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center on December 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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    USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season

    The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.

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    How big box retailers are using tariff refunds

    Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe’s offset higher costs.

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    BJ’s Wholesale Club to cut SKUs by 20%

    The retailer, which has attempted reduction efforts in the past, hopes to bring down its inventory assortment to 6,000 or 6,500 SKUs.

  • Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) speaks to U.S. President Donald Trump (right).
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    Canada to install retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US imports

    The levies will go into effect Sept. 8 and match the rates of U.S. tariffs on goods such as steel, dairy products, appliances and agricultural equipment.

    Updated 12 hours ago
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    FedEx’s healthcare leader outlines next steps in sector growth plan

    Expanding the carrier's cold chain footprint and attracting more pharmaceutical shippers are among Nick Gennari's priorities.

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    Crowley launches Central America-Port Houston ocean service

    The weekly service aims to meet demand for fresh produce, consumer goods and other time-sensitive cargo on this route.

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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 5 hours ago
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    Where Walmart’s packaging ended up on 2025 sustainability targets

    The retailer noted “trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost, regulatory requirements, recycled material availability” and more, per its FY2026 ESG Report.

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    Deere expects ‘step-up’ in tariff costs in 2027

    More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.

  • United States President Donald Trump stands next to Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney flanked by U.S. flags.
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    Trump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steel

    The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend.

    Updated Aug. 24, 2026
  • A person stands between shelves of items in a Target store with shopping carts
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    Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances

    The retailer prepositioned inventory and established dedicated trailer capacity to prep for the back-to-school shopping rush, COO Lisa Roath said.

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    ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants

    Archer-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity.

  • Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney leans over to speak to a seated U.S. President Donald Trump.
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    Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall

    The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”

    Updated Aug. 24, 2026
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    Panama Canal to trim daily shipping slots due to El Niño

    Concern over drought from the weather disruption is pushing the canal to limit how many vessels traverse the waterway this fall.

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    US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices

    President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days as domestic production is set to hit the lowest level since 1970.

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    Port of Los Angeles preps for cargo bump as shippers navigate global risks

    The port may see a 5% volume uptick amid Red Sea and Panama Canal concerns and is readying itself for the scenario in talks with operating partners.

  • Exterior of Walmart store with a sign that reads "grocery" and two cars parked in front.
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    Walmart expands 30-minutes-or-less delivery as speed woos shoppers

    Despite added charges for faster fulfillment, customers are flocking to the retailer's roster of quick delivery options, executives said.

  • A display of Birkenstock shoes on a shelf inside a DSW store.
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    Birkenstock production network capacity expansion on track to meet 2027 target

    The footwear maker’s plans include enlarging and refitting plants in Germany while also extending a factory in Portugal.

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    Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

    The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.

  • Boxes of Kleenex-brand tissues stacked on a store shelf. One group of boxes are labeled "Kleenex ultra soft" and another is labeled "Kleenex cooling + aloe."
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    Kimberly-Clark tests new fiber for sourcing resiliency, sustainability

    The CPG maker is building a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, to advance the effort as it aims to reduce natural forest fiber cost volatility.

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    Retrieved from Culver's on August 18, 2026
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    Culver’s taps Armada to revamp supply chain, targets expansion

    The restaurant chain is pooling slower-moving inventory to up transportation efficiency as its growth plan advances.