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    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 Nov. 21, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift

    The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.

  • 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 Aug. 6, 2025
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    Postal Service to launch bid process for last-mile facility access

    Logistics firms and retailers that make successful bids will be able to access the agency's delivery units for same-day or next-day delivery next year.

    Updated Dec. 18, 2025
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    Ford, SK On dissolving BlueOval SK battery joint venture

    The automaker’s planned investment in the joint venture was the largest-ever manufacturing commitment in company history, Ford said in 2021.

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    5 ways Walmart leveled up its delivery game in 2025

    From drones to dark stores, the retail giant made fast and efficient shipping a priority this year.

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    Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

    In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

  • A U.S. flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on Sept. 26, 2025.
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    Manufacturers plan price hikes over reshoring to combat tariff effects

    Industry leaders are displaying “slight optimism” for next year, with increased projections for revenue and capital spending as trade uncertainty settles, according to ISM’s Supply Chain Planning Forecast.

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    Semiconductor industry most concerned by tariffs, trade policy: KPMG

    For the first time, supply chain issues overtook talent as industry leaders’ top concern, according to the advisory firm’s 21st annual Global Semiconductor Outlook.

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    UNFI boosts supply chain performance with lean management

    The company has improved throughput and on-time delivery at distribution centers at which it has installed a standardized lean operating model.

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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 Dec. 18, 2025
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    J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

    The Icee maker expects to accrue $20 million in annualized savings from a business transformation plan aimed at simplifying production and optimizing distribution.

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    Nissan names VP to oversee US manufacturing overhaul

    Victor Taylor will lead operational changes across all three of Nissan's U.S. plants while leading the automaker’s supply chain and production engineering.

  • Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

    Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

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    Deep Dive

    Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

    Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

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    Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center

    The new facility comes as the grocery retailer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites.

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    Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year

    The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell.

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    Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout

    The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t.

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    Truckload market faces lackluster Q4 outlook, improvement in 2026

    Recent interest rates cuts could help manufacturing, a critical driver of freight activity, broker RXO said.

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    Burberry names chief operating and supply chain officer

    Matteo Calonaci succeeds Supply Chain and Industrial Officer Klaus Bierbrauer, who will remain with the company during a transition period.

  • The Kellogg's World Headquarters is shown on June 21, 2022 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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    Food giant Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

    The deal with Varaha will transition 12,500 acres of corn farms in the food manufacturer’s supply chain to sustainable practices to reduce around 100,000 tons of CO2.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House.
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    US to impose 15% tariff on Nicaragua for human rights concerns

    The Trump administration plans to phase in the levy over two years, starting on Jan. 1, 2027, citing findings from a Section 301 probe. 

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    Trade groups urge swift USMCA renewal with key sector revisions

    Organizations representing auto parts makers to consumer brands are pushing for duty-free trade and stronger cross-border economic ties.

  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell answers questions from reporters
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    Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026

    Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

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    Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta

    The retailer also plans to expand the service to cities including Houston; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando and Tampa in Florida.