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Report: Supply chains cause 40% of food waste in North America
As companies and countries move forward with plans to reduce food waste, they'll need better data.
By Matt Leonard • July 2, 2019 -
US proposes tariffs on $4B EU imports
The latest duties comprise a supplemental list, adding on to tariffs proposed in April on $21 billion worth of goods, covering several food products and whiskey.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 2, 2019 -
$16.5M settlement in XPO misclassification suit gets preliminary approval
A federal judge approved the agreement last week. Payout amounts for 847 plaintiffs will be based on their time working with XPO.
By Matt Leonard • July 2, 2019 -
Consumer sentiment fell in June amid tariff threats
One measure of confidence found that it had fallen to its lowest levels since September 2017.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2019 -
Port of LA sued after canceling container hub agreement
The contract was reportedly aborted after the Harbor Performance Enhancement Center was unable to gain support from the local union.
By Matt Leonard • July 1, 2019 -
LA City Council vetoes APM Terminals' automation permit
The permit will now go back to the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission which will look more closely at the economic impact.
By Matt Leonard • July 1, 2019 -
Trump: US won't impose tariffs on $300B Chinese goods 'for the time being'
China and the U.S. will resume negotiations and avoid a further escalation of the trade war "for at least the time being," Trump said.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 29, 2019 -
4 arguments from 7 days of USTR tariff hearings
More than 300 witnesses testified across 55 panels, detailing the purpose and problems with the proposed list four tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods.
By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove , Matt Leonard , Morgan Forde • June 28, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How the food industry has weathered an unpredictable 2 years of Trump's trade tactics
With new tariffs announced in tweets, trade agreements awaiting approval and mixed signals from the White House, the last two years have been filled with ups and downs.
By Lillianna Byington • June 26, 2019 -
Tesla receives 1-year tariff exclusion on Japanese aluminum imports
The decision is a victory for the company, which uses aluminum to manufacture its car batteries.
By Morgan Forde • June 26, 2019 -
US Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to steel tariffs
The American Institute for International Steel, Sim-Tex and Kurt Orban Partners petitioned the court saying President Trump's steel tariffs are unconstitutional.
By Morgan Forde • June 25, 2019 -
DC launches curb space pilot for commercial deliveries
Curbside parking will be removed for 12 weeks in parts of the city to study curb utilization and safety through a partnership with curbFlow.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 25, 2019 -
UPS will not join FedEx in Commerce Dept. suit
"FedEx is a transportation company, not a law enforcement agency," the carrier said in a statement regarding its lawsuit against the U.S. Commerce Department over trade policy enforcement.
By Emma Cosgrove • Updated June 25, 2019 -
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NRF: List 4 tariffs 'too large' for retailers to absorb
In testimony, NRF's David French said capacity doesn't exist for retailers to move sourcing away from China, resulting in billions of dollars in increased costs for consumers.
By Matt Leonard • June 24, 2019 -
J.C. Penney and Macy's decry tariffs, warn of price hikes
Proposed import taxes would fall disproportionately on women, who are Penney's core shoppers, and would leave retailers with few short-term options.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 21, 2019 -
Port of LA Harbor Commission approves automation project despite union criticism
The fight isn't over as City Councilman Joe Buscaino plans to challenge the permit through a process known as "asserting jurisdiction."
By Matt Leonard • June 20, 2019 -
Report: Apple asks suppliers to model cost of production outside China
Apple testified Thursday in U.S. Trade Representative hearings and said the list four tariffs would "tilt the playing field in favor of our global competitors."
By Morgan Forde • June 20, 2019 -
Mexico becomes 1st country to ratify USMCA
Despite Mexico's ratification, support and skepticism for the deal remain largely unchanged in the U.S. Congress.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 20, 2019 -
FMCSA denies UPS' exemption request on trainer experience
The logistics company called new rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration taking effect next February a "significant burden" and said the rules would "impede its ability to meet the demand for new drivers."
By Matt Leonard • Updated Dec. 9, 2019 -
Port of Oakland puts electric power, fleets at center of zero-emissions strategy
The 259-page plan provides a framework for changes that will take place over the next 30 years as the port seeks to operate on zero emissions.
By Matt Leonard • June 19, 2019 -
Trump, Xi to resume US-China trade talks at upcoming G20 summit
Businesses on both sides of the Pacific hope for a resolution, or at least a stabilization, of the unpredictable trade war.
By Morgan Forde • June 19, 2019 -
USTR hearing: 7 days of tariff testimony begin
More than 300 businesses or associations plan to provide testimony on how the proposed tranche four China tariffs would impact their businesses.
By Matt Leonard • June 17, 2019 -
US denies tariff exemptions for Tesla, GM, Uber
The tariff-exempt technologies are material to Beijing's "Made in China 2025" initiative or other critical industrial programs, according to the USTR.
By Morgan Forde • June 14, 2019 -
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FDA taps Merck for blockchain pilot project
IBM, Walmart and KPMG will also be a part of the initiative, which aims to track medicines and ensure their integrity.
By Kristin Jensen • June 13, 2019 -
DOT marks $600M in grants for port, rail infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a slate of grants for coastal ports and state railroads this week, aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, technology and efficiency.
By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019
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