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    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 March 27, 2026
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    Norfolk Southern says higher fuel costs could spur intermodal volumes

    CEO Mark George said rising gas prices tied to the Iran war may lead to greater coal demand, which could boost the rail carrier's utility business.

  • 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 March 6, 2026
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    Dollar General slashes 1,500 SKUs, boosts in-stocks

    Further SKU reductions are on the horizon as the retailer prioritizes leaner inventories and a simpler supply chain.

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    Diesel prices surge even higher due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38

    Per-gallon costs surpassed $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on carriers and shippers.   

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    FedEx taps OneRail to offer 2-hour, end-of-day delivery

    The two companies will connect customers to more than 1,000 delivery providers through FedEx's SameDay Local service.

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    Elon Musk to build advanced chip factories in Texas for SpaceX and Tesla

    Musk said the 100 million-square-foot facility would address a lack of available chip production capacity for Tesla's cars and robots.

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    Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production

    Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.

  • Street-level view of a Family Dollar store building with a red and white sign that reads “FAMILY DOLLAR.” The storefront has several windows with red and orange branding. The wall is a mix of concrete and dark brick, and the sidewalk is visible in the foreground.
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    Family Dollar trims North Carolina distribution footprint

    The discount retailer will lay off 373 employees starting in May as it shutters its facility in a Charlotte suburb.

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    Iran war could lead to unprecedented oil supply shocks

    The disruption could be five times larger than the impacts of previous conflicts that slowed the flow of oil from the Middle East, according to the Dallas Fed.

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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 March 19, 2026
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    Toyota invests another $1B in its US manufacturing operations

    The funds are part of a larger $10 billion commitment to build out the automaker's U.S. supply chain.

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    Uber bullish on delivery bots and drones despite ‘friction’

    The company's network can tap into more than 1,000 robots in over 10 cities, although aspects of the technology still need "to be ironed out," per its CFO.

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    Mexico’s auto parts sector thinks it will withstand US trade policy instability

    However, upcoming trade talks will be crucial to resolve critical topics like tariffs and rules around China-based firms’ investments. 

  • Pallets of baby formula are unloaded from a FedEx cargo plane upon arrival at Dulles International Airport on May 25, 2022 in Dulles, Virginia.
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    FedEx ramps up healthcare push as part of profit-boosting strategy

    The carrier is emphasizing quality service to attract volume from pharmaceutical shippers, a segment where accuracy and reliability are critical.

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    Panda Express taps tech, distribution network to keep menu fresh

    The restaurant chain has only six months to lock in suppliers that can scale to demand, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roland Ornelas said.

  • Dozens of packages are lined up along a Manhattan street as a FedEx truck makes deliveries on December 6, 2021 in New York City.
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    FedEx hails most profitable peak season ever amid Network 2.0 shift

    CEO Raj Subramaniam cited close customer collaboration as a strength in the first holiday shipping rush with "meaningful" volume tied to the initiative.

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    Hugo Boss aims to cut air freight for cost, emissions benefits

    The fashion brand wants air transportation to be an exception in its logistics approach, rather than a regularly used mode of transit.

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    Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

    The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has 14 manufacturing plants and supply chain operations across North America.

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    UNFI to roll out AI inventory planning tool at 12 distribution sites

    The wholesale food distributor expects to reach the implementation milestone for its Relex Solutions inventory system this month and to complete installation across its entire network by Aug. 1

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    EU resumes US trade deal with ‘multi-tiered safety net’

    The bloc, which will move forward with two legislative proposals to install the deal, outlined clear mechanisms that could halt its efforts once again.

  • A United States Postal Service courier delivers mail on Sept. 12, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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    USPS must win higher-value, heavier packages, CEO says

    The Postal Service wants to increase its average package weight to improve its competitive position with FedEx and UPS, Postmaster General David Steiner said.

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    CBP’s 4-part tariff refund process inches forward

    The agency continues to test certain components of the system, including a refund consolidation capability, while ironing out the details of mass processing requests.

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    Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war

    The Fed faces a policy dilemma as the Iran war spurs a jump in energy prices, threatening to increase inflation, slow economic growth and push up unemployment.

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    Postal Service CEO: Service cuts, price hikes an option absent reforms

    The USPS will run out of cash in about a year unless changes, such as upping the agency's borrowing cap, are made, Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers.