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.

By Edwin Lopez • April 25, 2025

Knight-Swift: Tariff uncertainties stunt March volumes

“Our customers are expressing more concern around cost impacts of tariffs and less concern regarding demand from their customers,” CEO Adam Miller said.

By Haley Cawthon • April 24, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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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.

By Max Garland • April 24, 2025

Prologis expects tariff-fearing customers to stockpile inventories

The logistics warehousing giant has seen businesses search for overflow space and short-term capacity options.

By Max Garland • April 24, 2025

Amazon and Walmart keep chasing faster deliveries to woo shoppers

The retailers are leaning on their in-house fulfillment capabilities, growing their same-day reach in rural areas and using drones to beat the competition.

By Max Garland • April 23, 2025

Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’

In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.

By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025

Industry leaders react to fees on China-linked vessels

Several supply chain stakeholders expressed concerns that the changes will hike shipping costs and consumer prices. 

By Antone Gonsalves • April 22, 2025

Who are the United States’ top trading partners?

Explore how over 200 countries’ imports, exports and trade balances with the U.S. last year stack up in this sortable chart.

By Edwin Lopez • April 22, 2025

Small businesses in the US may take the brunt of tariffs

Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2025

JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiations

Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 21, 2025

FedEx, UPS alternatives grew market share in 2024: ShipMatrix

Walmart and Target's in-house networks, along with smaller parcel carriers, are chipping away at top delivery firms' U.S. volume share.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2025

FedEx Network 2.0 closures hit California, Massachusetts

Three ship centers will shutter in June, impacting 252 employees, as the parcel carrier reduces overlapping operations.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2025

DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800

The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.

By Max Garland • April 18, 2025

US proceeds with China-linked ship fees

Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2025

Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil

Trade uncertainty is prompting a drop in ocean cargo bookings out of China, Freightos said.

By Kelly Stroh • April 17, 2025

Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs

The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated April 22, 2025

De minimis’ future: 4 questions shippers should consider

The exemption's end for China could generate price volatility in e-commerce over the next few weeks while driving more fulfillment operations to the U.S., experts say.

By Max Garland • April 16, 2025

CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition

Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 16, 2025

Brands temporarily halt ocean shipments from China

Escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China are slowing global trade, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Kelly Stroh • April 15, 2025

US launches probe into semiconductor imports

The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

By Philip Neuffer • April 14, 2025

US launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs

The Commerce Department has begun a Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.

By Ned Pagliarulo • April 14, 2025

FedEx’s China-to-US fee returns as it preps for de minimis changes

The $0.45 per pound surcharge will end May 2, the day the carrier will adjust its charges for clearing sub-$800 imports through customs.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2025

Trump signs executive order to boost US’ role in ocean shipping

A Maritime Action Plan will target port infrastructure, mariner workforce training and U.S. shipbuilding, per an executive order published Wednesday.

By Kelly Stroh • April 14, 2025

Saia localizes its customer service operations

The changes, which aim to speed response time, have led to “workforce impacts” in Georgia and Idaho.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 14, 2025

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 14, 2025