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    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 Nov. 21, 2025
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    Reducing risk, increasing market share: The benefits of traceability for scope 3 reporting

    Before any data can be tracked and recorded, organizations need a clear picture of what is actually moving through their supply chain. Traceability with unique identifiers is the foundation of this visibility.

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    J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

    The Icee maker expects to accrue $20 million in annualized savings from a business transformation plan aimed at simplifying production and optimizing distribution.

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    Nissan names VP to oversee US manufacturing overhaul

    Victor Taylor will lead operational changes across all three of Nissan's U.S. plants while leading the automaker’s supply chain and production engineering.

  • 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 Aug. 6, 2025
  • Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

    Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

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    Deep Dive

    Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

    Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

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    Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center

    The new facility comes as the grocery retailer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites.

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    Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year

    The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell.

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    Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout

    The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t.

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    Truckload market faces lackluster Q4 outlook, improvement in 2026

    Recent interest rates cuts could help manufacturing, a critical driver of freight activity, broker RXO 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 Dec. 11, 2025
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    Burberry names chief operating and supply chain officer

    Matteo Calonaci succeeds Supply Chain and Industrial Officer Klaus Bierbrauer, who will remain with the company during a transition period.

  • The Kellogg's World Headquarters is shown on June 21, 2022 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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    Food giant Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

    The deal with Varaha will transition 12,500 acres of corn farms in the food manufacturer’s supply chain to sustainable practices to reduce around 100,000 tons of CO2.

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    US to impose 15% tariff on Nicaragua for human rights concerns

    The Trump administration plans to phase in the levy over two years, starting on Jan. 1, 2027, citing findings from a Section 301 probe. 

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    Trade groups urge swift USMCA renewal with key sector revisions

    Organizations representing auto parts makers to consumer brands are pushing for duty-free trade and stronger cross-border economic ties.

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    Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026

    Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

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    Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta

    The retailer also plans to expand the service to cities including Houston; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando and Tampa in Florida.

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    Kroger cancels plans for additional automated fulfillment center

    The cancellation — along with the closure of a spoke facility in Tennessee — continues the grocer’s pullback of its e-commerce network.

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    Hormel Foods turns to pricing, supply chain revamp to battle meat inflation

    The global branded food company expects beef costs to remain high throughout fiscal 2026 while pork costs ease.

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    DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

    The 3PL plans to grow its EV truck fleet in 2026 as part of its long-term net-zero plan. 

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    November air cargo volumes up as shippers stick to traditional cycles

    Prices declined across all major trade lanes, with the average global spot rate standing at $2.73 per kilogram, down 5% YoY, Xeneta reported.

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    Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

    The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.

  • President Donald Trump at the White House on Dec. 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico goods

    The U.S. president said he would install the levies due to Mexico’s non-compliance with a treaty governing water flow between the countries.

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    Compete or complement? Trucking foresees mixed intermodal impact from merger of rail giants

    Winners and losers will emerge in road transport as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces, according to industry experts.

  • Packages of Dunkin' Donuts and Folgers coffee are displayed on a shelf at a grocery store.
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    JM Smucker cancels new coffee price hikes after tariffs lifted

    The food and beverage maker expects a less volatile coffee market in the future after the Trump administration exempted the commodity from levies.