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  • President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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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 April 29, 2025
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    3M expects up to $850M tariff hit

    The company is leaning on its 90 days of inventory to soften the blow, hoping to cut the impact cost in half.

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    How UPS customers are navigating Trump’s tariffs

    Major shippers are frontloading inventory and considering price hikes, while smaller businesses are prioritizing sourcing diversification, UPS CEO Carol Tomé said.

  • Canada Post, union resume talks as contract expiration looms

    The first meetings since early March mark a step forward as the carrier's customers prepare for a potential strike next month.

  • A Saks store in Chicago.
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    Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs

    The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.

  • Ford vehicles sit on a dealership lot in Austin, Texas, on April 18, 2025.
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    Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars

    The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

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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 May 1, 2025
  • The ruins of a destroyed Dollar Tree warehouse sits on a grass lawn.
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    Dollar Tree to replace Oklahoma distribution center destroyed by tornado

    The Marietta facility is expected to open in 2027 as the retailer attempts to alleviate lingering capacity constraints.

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    Tracking tariffs: The latest frontier in AI

    Several technology vendors are rolling out new tools to help retailers and manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making. 

  • A person in a UPS uniform walks by a UPS vehicle carrying a stack of packages.
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    UPS plans 20K job cuts this year as Amazon pullback advances

    The carrier also announced 73 facilities would close by June's end as part of “the largest network reconfiguration in our history,” CEO Carol Tomé said.

  • Volvo Semi Tractor Trailer Big Rig Truck display at a dealership.
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    Volvo Group truck sales fall amid tariff uncertainty

    The truck manufacturer lowered its North American market sales forecast as higher duties shake the marketplace.

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    Dollar Tree names new chief supply chain officer

    The value retailer said Roxanne Weng, a former Walgreens executive, has taken over the position for the retiring Mike Kindy.

  • Ford Michigan Van Dyke Powertrain Center Sterling Heights Michigan
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    Tariffs could spike costs for domestic automakers by $108B

    A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.

  • An exterior image of Walmart’s newest distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida.
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    Walmart opens 1M-square-foot Sam’s Club distribution center in Florida

    The Jacksonville site will serve 25 Sam’s Club locations and also store imported goods destined for other facilities.

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    DHL reinstates service for US-destined B2C shipments over $800

    The carrier said it lifted the suspension following discussions with the U.S. government and the return of informal processing for goods under $2,500.

  • A worker at NorthCape, an outdoor furniture manufacturer, sews personal protective equipment on March 30, 2020 in Alsip, Illinois. Covid-19 has transformed how manufacturers operate five years later.
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    Deep Dive

    How COVID-19 changed US manufacturing: 5 years later

    After the chaos of the pandemic, manufacturers learned to lean into supplier relationships and supply chain resiliency to avoid future disruptions.

  • Deep Dive

    Canada Post strike threat: How shippers can limit disruptions

    Finding delivery alternatives should be a priority for businesses reliant on the carrier, which could see employees strike next month, experts said.

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    Duties coming on aluminum containers from China following US trade ruling

    The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders for these imports.

  • The outside of an Amazon facility.
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    Amazon plans new inbound cross dock facility in Mississippi

    The project, slated to finish by 2028, is part of the e-commerce giant's efforts to strengthen its fulfillment capabilities.

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    Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive tariffs meeting with Trump

    New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with the back-to-school season and Halloween.

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    Trade data series

    What does the US import from China?

    Over $400 billion worth of goods were imported from China in 2024, with electronics, toys, furniture and machinery topping the list.

  • Trucks drive across the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego.
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    US opens Section 232 probe into truck imports

    The Trump administration’s latest such investigation could set the foundation for new sector-specific tariffs.

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    Roche, answering tariff threat, pledges $50B to US drug production

    The pharmaceutical company joined several of its peers in committing to invest billions of dollars in new and expanded manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

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    4 strategies procurement leaders should embrace in 2025

    Companies are expanding their supplier bases and their tech stacks to maintain the efficient and cost-effective flow of goods. 

  • Adam Dentinger, a UPS delivery driver, unloads a shipment of Janssen COVID-19 vaccines and ancillary kits at Louisville Metro Health and Wellness headquarters on March 4, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky
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    UPS’ healthcare logistics push gets boost from Andlauer deal

    The company has agreed to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion, strengthening its cold chain capabilities in North America.