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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 April 8, 2026
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    Sponsored by Shipwell

    Why agentic AI is emerging as the next layer of the modern TMS

    A TMS with built-in agentic AI offers you a proactive approach to logistics management without exhausting the people in charge of keeping your freight moving.

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    Retrieved from Sportsman's Warehouse on April 06, 2026
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    Sportsman’s Warehouse hones in on inventory timing

    The retailer said its spring season inventory is set to arrive later in a bid to boost product turnaround and productivity.

  • 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 March 6, 2026
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    PVH expects improved tariff mitigation results in 2026

    The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger plans to offset 60% of the financial impact of levies this year, doubling the percentage it achieved in 2025.

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    FedEx Freight counting on scale to deliver revenue growth

    The LTL carrier, preparing for a June spinoff from FedEx, is targeting higher-growth customer segments "that align with our offerings," an executive said.

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    From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains

    Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy supply chain management.

  • A customer walks into a FedEx store on December 21, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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    FedEx One Rate prices to jump in April

    Increases vary based on shipping characteristics but generally hover around 7%, although some package types will be hit harder, one expert said.

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    Norfolk Southern focuses on freight growth in latest partnership

    Jaguar Transport Holdings will assume local switching operations for the rail giant at a Georgia facility that supports shippers reliant on truck-to-rail services.

  • A worker bring boxes of flowers into the Avianca Cargo Warehouse before they are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists.
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    CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns

    The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.

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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 April 9, 2026
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    Georgia Ports Authority to open inland port, targeting manufacturers

    The port aims to serve 330 Georgia producers in industries like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products.

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    Retrieved from MGP Ingredients on April 08, 2026
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    Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries

    MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.

  • Pallets of baby formula are unloaded from a FedEx cargo plane upon arrival at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    FedEx, pilots union reach tentative contract agreement

    The deal, which would raise pilots’ hourly wages by nearly 40%, is the second tentative pact between the two parties during a multiyear negotiations process.

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    Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt

    The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives told Supply Chain Dive.

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    Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

    The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

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    Deep Dive

    Tariff refund process still unclear for many companies

    While some have filed lawsuits and administrative claims, others are waiting for more certainty, experts said.

  • Packages move down a conveyor belt at an Amazon same-day delivery facility in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 2, 2024.
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    Amazon advances rural delivery push with new West Virginia facilities

    Small-scale fulfillment operations in Davisville and Beaver aim to help enable same-day services in nearby communities.

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    How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

    Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

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    Trump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran

    The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump's power to issue broad levies.

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    Transpacific ocean rates rise, demand softens

    The increases are not drastically altering market dynamics, although ocean shipping faces uncertainty amid the Iran war.

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    Amazon Freight increases dry van trailer count to 80K

    The company said growing its capacity by 10,000 units provides flexibility during peak seasons and faster response times for urgent shipments.

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    USPS to shift some volume as it installs new sortation equipment

    The Postal Service will temporarily send affected packages to alternate locations amid a push to modernize its infrastructure.

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    Iran war sways air cargo contract negotiations

    The rising cost of jet fuel pushed rates from Northeast and Southeast Asia to North America up by mid to high double digits, Xeneta reported.

  • A shipping container is offloaded at the Port of Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2026.
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    Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.

    The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.

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    Walmart to close Illinois fulfillment center

    Operations at the Matteson facility will be relocated to other NextGen facilities in Walmart’s fulfillment network, impacting 111 employees.