JM Smucker eyes margin boost with lower green coffee commodity costs

The Folgers coffee maker introduced temporary price reductions due to the lower input costs, but stopped short of permanent cuts.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 25, 2026

FedEx to send tariff refunds to customers starting in August

The carrier will prioritize returning duties first to shippers that opt in to sharing shipment and refund data with vendor partners.

By Max Garland • June 25, 2026

Steel, aluminum makers face records gauntlet for new US tariff exemptions

Canada and Mexico manufacturers must commit to verifiable U.S. capacity expansion and maintain meticulous, traceable records to qualify for reduced Section 232 tariffs.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 23, 2026

US launches Section 301 probe into Germany over drug pricing policies

The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating whether the European country's practices shift research costs on to Americans.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 22, 2026

Trump is shaking up customs rules. What should shippers know?

Companies must evaluate their importer of record arrangements and ensure they have deep levels of supply chain visibility ahead of the changes, experts said.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2026

EU gives final approval to install US tariff deal

The bloc plans to remove tariffs and begin providing preferential market access for a range of U.S. goods by the end of the month, EU officials told Supply Chain Dive.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated June 25, 2026

DOT to launch supply chain initiative, visibility dashboard

The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers.

By Kelly Stroh • June 15, 2026

Federal court temporarily upholds Trump’s 10% global tariff

The federal appeals court blocked a previous order stopping collection of the duties for two importers and the state of Washington until an appeal is completed.

By Phil Neuffer • June 12, 2026

Tariff refunds may soon cover more entries — but not without a fight

U.S. Customs and Border Protection could return funds by the end of July for finally liquidated entries, although it may depend on an appeal by the federal government.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated June 24, 2026

DOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process

“The endgame is clear: The government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.

By Alexei Alexis • June 8, 2026

EEOC moves to axe EEO-1 reporting

The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House in May.

By Caroline Colvin • June 5, 2026

Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order

The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated June 3, 2026

Supreme Court decision raises stakes for broker hiring practices

The landmark decision found that a third party can be sued for negligent hiring, creating a shakeup in how brokers defend their businesses in future lawsuits.

By David Taube • June 3, 2026

US eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probes

The potential levies of either 10% or 12.5% would apply to 60 trading partners, although the proposal listed several product exemptions.

By Max Garland • June 3, 2026

FMC can help ocean shippers in 3 key ways, chair says

The agency aims to get ahead of any issues and go “where the puck is going, rather than being reactive to certain issues that have occurred,” Laura DiBella told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 3, 2026

USTR floats 25% tariff on Brazil imports

The agency proposed the levy as a result of a Section 301 investigation launched last year, with a public hearing set for July 6.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 2, 2026

Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs

A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily face a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.

By Phil Neuffer • June 2, 2026

USTR initiates Section 301 probe of Vietnam

The White House’s investigation, frequently used as a precursor to tariffs, will evaluate the country’s intellectual property acts, policies and practices.

By Kelly Stroh • May 29, 2026

CFOs face tricky tariff refund questions as process gains steam

Faster-than-expected results are easing early operational fears while shifting attention to decisions on accounting, tax and financial reporting issues.

By Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2026

UP, NS revised merger application moves ahead

The Surface Transportation Board is now considering the updated materials, and asked both parties to submit supplemental information by July 27.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 28, 2026

Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures

CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.

By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2026

Full tariff refunds for de minimis imports? US says no

A lawsuit aims to revive the exemption and land refunds on all tariffs for shipments that would have qualified, but the Justice Department offered a rebuttal.

By Max Garland • May 27, 2026

CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B

As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 26, 2026

US and China to establish trade board, tout agriculture commitments

The two countries will use the board to manage bilateral trade for certain goods, and they also aim to resolve some non-tariff barriers in agriculture.

By Kelly Stroh • May 18, 2026

NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly

The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.

By Jeffrey Kinney • May 18, 2026