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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.
Updated Feb. 3, 2026 -
Trump launches $12B critical mineral reserve to curb foreign reliance
The federal initiative will build the stockpile with government-backed financing and private partners to protect key U.S. industries from supply shocks.
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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. 26, 2026 -
Deere to open two facilities in $20B US manufacturing drive
The projects include a $125 million distribution center and a factory that will bring manufacturing from Japan to the U.S.
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US, India reach deal to lower tariffs, Trump says
A White House spokesperson confirmed the U.S. will remove a tariff related to Russia oil purchases in addition to slashing reciprocal levies to 18%.
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UPS expands RFID deployment to woo shippers, up productivity
The carrier's UPS Store locations are now processing 1.3 million packages with the technology daily as retailers seek improved shipment visibility.
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Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy
Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.
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Manufacturing sector expands in January, reaching highest point in four years: PMI
Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Walmart readies cross-border shipping program for sellers
Launching early this year, Walmart Exports will allow eligible products to be delivered from the U.S. to shoppers in Mexico and Canada.
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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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Q&A
PepsiCo exec: Mentorship, development pave supply chain career paths
Industry leaders play a critical role in removing barriers and encouraging inclusivity, according to SVP of Field Supply Chain Darcy Arata.
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Dollar General expands reach of rural same-day delivery service
The discount retailer is the latest company extending its delivery offerings to focus on underserved communities.
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Trump tariffs
Trump targets countries selling oil to Cuba with potential tariffs
Cabinet members will determine the extent of levies for countries that ship crude oil and petroleum products to the Caribbean nation, per an executive order.
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Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026
Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.
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Trump warns of 50% tariff on Canada aircraft
The U.S. president said the duties would be implemented if Canada doesn't fully certify four Gulfstream jet models but didn't give a precise timeline.
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FedEx Freight targets strategic density in spin-off
“We believe door count — not terminal count — is the most relevant measure of our network capacity,” the business said in a key securities filing ahead of the June spinoff.
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Deep Dive
5 logistics trends to watch in 2026
Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.
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McCormick tackles $50M tariff hit through pricing, other measures
The spice maker will stick with its 2025 playbook to mitigate tariff impacts this year, including alternative sourcing and other supply chain initiatives.
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Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he expects the inflationary effects of tariffs to recede midway through 2026.
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WD-40 eyes distribution center optimization to cut delivery costs
The household products company said structural changes to its network won’t have a major impact on capital expenses because the facilities are outsourced to 3PLs.
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UPS retires MD-11 aircraft fleet after deadly crash
The carrier aims to fill the void in capacity with new Boeing 767s, CEO Carol Tomé said.
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Deep Dive
Supply chain shortages: What’s at risk in 2026?
Procurement teams will be tested by constraints touching critical minerals, memory chips, beef and other supplies throughout the year.
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Chipmakers have mixed reactions to Trump’s phase-one tariffs
Nvidia supported Trump’s plan to implement 25% duties on certain AI chips, while others remain quiet.
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Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%
The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.
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DHL, others land US CBP approval to handle postal duties
The logistics giant's eCommerce and Global Forwarding divisions joined dozens of providers now able to collect and remit charges for postal imports.