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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 July 1, 2026
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    Digital twins, software maturity lead manufacturing automation trends

    AI-powered simulation and other types of robotics technologies are becoming more powerful and cost-effective, per speakers at the Automate conference.

  • 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 June 15, 2026
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    US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion

    The U.S., Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036.

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    CMA CGM to buy FedEx’s contract logistics unit for $1.4B

    Once the deal for FedEx Supply Chain is complete, the two companies also plan to solidify multiyear ocean and air freight agreements.

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    UPS boosts healthcare network with $48M cross-dock investment

    The carrier has opened and upgraded several temperature-controlled facilities near airports to strengthen its cold-chain transportation capabilities.

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    CBP launches first of 2 tariff refund expansions

    The agency’s refund portal now covers entries awaiting reconciliation of their final duty calculations.

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    US manufacturing expands again in June, but at slower rate than in May

    The overall economy grew for the 20th month in a row, but the Iran war and price volatility are still major concerns for manufacturers.

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    FedEx to return full MD-11 capacity ahead of peak season

    After grounding its entire MD-11 fleet in November, the carrier began reintroducing the aircraft in May, CEO Raj Subramaniam said.

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    Advance Auto Parts expands OneRail partnership for same-day fulfillment

    The retailer and software company have worked together since 2022 to help coordinate delivery decisions and routing processes, OneRail Founder and CEO Bill Catania said.

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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 July 2, 2026
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    Coca-Cola to close Massachusetts bottling plant

    The beverage giant will lay off 175 workers as part of the closure, which has been planned for several years.

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    GM invests $275M in Tennessee plant

    The Spring Hill plant will produce more truck models as part of the company’s approximately $9 billion U.S. manufacturing footprint expansion.

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    Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort

    The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start U.S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said.

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    HelloFresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity via robotics

    The meal kit company can now fulfill a greater variety of SKUs after deploying Locus Origin robots at its Phoenix facility.

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    CBP readies more stringent data requirements for postal imports

    A new rule could result in more than $100 million in additional duties per year, although the agency said it may deter some import activity.

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    How USPS shippers can navigate changes to pricing, parcel measurements

    Customers have ways to mitigate cost pressures that may stem from dimensional reporting tweaks and sub-pound rate changes starting July 12.

  • An exterior red and white Toyota sign at the entrance of company's North America Headquarters in Plano, Texas.
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    Toyota North America adjusts supply chain, manufacturing leadership

    Changes include expanded roles for Group VP of Supply Chain Kevin Austin and Group VP of Vehicle Supply Chain Kensuke Morita.

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    Majors Management taps AI tool for pricing, inventory and operations

    Convenience retailers are still dipping their toes into AI, but technology is quickly becoming a mainstay as c-stores look to smoothen their operations.

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    Duluth Trading boosts inventory health with SKU cuts, enterprise planning

    The workwear retailer reduced inventory levels 25% year over year due to rightsizing buys, clearing excess stock and optimizing receipt scheduling.

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    FedEx Freight turns focus toward high-margin shipments

    The LTL carrier has its sights set on gaining market share in the healthcare, grocery and technology markets as an independent company.

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    Manufacturing grows at fastest rate since 2021 amid big job cuts

    S&P Global flagged “an ongoing bifurcation of the economy, with sluggish service sector growth contrasting with an increasingly solid manufacturing expansion.”

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    FedEx to send tariff refunds to customers starting in August

    The carrier will prioritize returning duties first to shippers that opt in to sharing shipment and refund data with vendor partners.

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    Retrieved from The Office of Governor Wes Moore on June 24, 2026
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    CSX completes Baltimore tunnel expansion, shipper benefits expected

    The $495 million development of the 1.7-mile Howard Street Tunnel has allowed for full clearance of double-stacked rail services at the Port of Baltimore.

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    Claire’s opens Illinois distribution center to boost inventory flow

    The nearly 250,000-square-foot Elgin facility is equipped to reduce handling touchpoints while increasing product visibility, a spokesperson said.