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Trump tariffs
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 Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Network flexibility: The key to maintaining service in volatile markets
Why resilient networks leverage scale, multimodal flexibility and coordinated execution.
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Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia
The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.
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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 Aug. 27, 2026 -
Boston Scientific’s ordering, shipping disrupted in cyberattack
The attack affected global operations, and its full scope is still being determined, the medical device maker said in a securities filing.
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US, Canada trade war poses sourcing risks for agriculture, consumer goods
The tit-for-tat tariff fight could hike costs for goods from ski jackets to agriculture and forest products, industry groups warn.
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Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer
Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations across the company’s global network.
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UPS preps higher holiday surcharges for 2026
The added fees, which start as early as Sept. 27, come as the carrier prepares for U.S. volume to jump 24% from Q3 to Q4.
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Lenovo ramps up regional manufacturing amid chip shortage, tariff risks
The computer maker’s recent moves include doubling capacity at its U.S. manufacturing plant and starting production at its Saudi Arabia campus.
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Packaging sector braces for US-Canada trade war impacts
Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.
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Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division
Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands as the unit’s chief supply chain officer after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.
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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 Aug. 27, 2026 -
Advance Auto Parts rebids carrier contracts, expects to save tens of millions
The retailer’s focus on transportation efficiency is part of a larger goal to optimize its supply chain through shipment accuracy and distribution center processes.
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H&M, Inditex and PVH’s garment manufacturer called out for alleged union-squashing
Union employees of a Turkish supplier for the apparel brands said they “should not remain silent while union rights are being violated.”
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USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season
The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.
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How big box retailers are using tariff refunds
Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe’s offset higher costs.
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BJ’s Wholesale Club to cut SKUs by 20%
The retailer, which has attempted reduction efforts in the past, hopes to bring down its inventory assortment to 6,000 or 6,500 SKUs.
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Canada to install retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US imports
The levies will go into effect Sept. 8 and match the rates of U.S. tariffs on goods such as steel, dairy products, appliances and agricultural equipment.
Updated Aug. 27, 2026 -
FedEx’s healthcare leader outlines next steps in sector growth plan
Expanding the carrier's cold chain footprint and attracting more pharmaceutical shippers are among Nick Gennari's priorities.
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Crowley launches Central America-Port Houston ocean service
The weekly service aims to meet demand for fresh produce, consumer goods and other time-sensitive cargo on this route.
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Where Walmart’s packaging ended up on 2025 sustainability targets
The retailer noted “trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost, regulatory requirements, recycled material availability” and more, per its FY2026 ESG Report.
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Deere expects ‘step-up’ in tariff costs in 2027
More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.
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Trump tariffs
Trump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steel
The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend.
Updated Aug. 24, 2026 -
Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances
The retailer prepositioned inventory and established dedicated trailer capacity to prep for the back-to-school shopping rush, COO Lisa Roath said.
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ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants
Archer-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity.
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Trump tariffs
Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
Updated Aug. 24, 2026