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Trump tariffsTrump’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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Macy’s closes remaining units at Connecticut distribution center
The facility will cease all operations after the retailer completes layoffs, which are set to begin March 14.
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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 Jan. 13, 2026 -
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USPS eyes expanding package dimension reporting requirements
The proposed change, slated for July 12, could expose more shipments to noncompliance fees if they fail to include accurate length, width and height figures.
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Air cargo shippers take short-term contract approach to close 2025
One-year contracts accounted for only 24% of new deals in Q4, Xeneta reported.
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Hiring declines as employers take cautious view of new year
Job growth is expected to be "modestly negative" in Q1 as tariffs, weaker immigration and heightened interest rates restrain demand, per Deloitte.
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Aldi to open 3 distribution centers by 2029
The additions aim to support the grocery chain’s U.S. expansion plans, which include the opening of 180 stores by the end of 2026.
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Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners
The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies.
Updated Jan. 13, 2026 -
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Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling
Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.
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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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Sendle, ACI Logistix and FirstMile parent Fast Group to close
The e-commerce shipping provider is winding down just months after its formation, but it aims to ensure no parcels are stranded beforehand, an executive said.
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2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles
Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging.
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Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores
The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further, covering Los Angeles, Cincinnati and other cities.
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Productivity speeds up to fastest clip in two years: BLS
Declining wage pressures, as revealed in Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday, may slow inflation toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
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Macy’s to close Oklahoma fulfillment center
The Tulsa County facility is slated to shutter this spring, a company spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.
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UPS to close or trim operations at 4 locations in ongoing network shakeup
Facilities in North Carolina, Michigan and Alabama will be impacted by the carrier's consolidation plans, adding to dozens of closures enacted last year.
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UPS, Postal Service lock in renewed Ground Saver deal, deliveries starting soon
After a roughly yearlong split, the agency will handle some final-mile work again for the economy shipping service and expand its existing coverage.
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What DHL Supply Chain has gained with its new returns network
Multi-client spaces with a diverse customer mix limit peak season strains for the logistics provider, an executive said.
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OpinionReturns as a revenue engine: A playbook for margin recovery
Employing a rule-based decision tree for returns can drive superior inventory profitability and sustainably, writes Sai Teja Yerapothina, a senior director of last-mile delivery at Walmart.
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Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit
Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.
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5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026
Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture.
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Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems
Data classification and encryption are essential shields for the highly targeted sector, experts said.
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UPS’ Happy Returns pilots AI tool to halt decoy returns fraud
The company's Return Vision software compares returned products with images from the retailer, a capability being used by Everlane and others.
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Transpacific ocean rates spike to start 2026
Lunar New Year demand helped push prices from Asia to the U.S. West Coast up 22% week over week, Freightos reported.
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For FedEx, returns a key piece in growing digital toolkit
An executive said the carrier is prioritizing simplicity and a seamless experience in its reverse logistics services, which include Easy Returns and Branded Returns.
