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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 June 4, 2025
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    Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected

    The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.

  • United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a hearing before the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs

    Exemptions to the duties installed during previous administrations will remain until Aug. 31, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced last week.

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    DHL Express Canada workers could strike as soon as Sunday

    The carrier said contingency plans are in place in case of a labor action by more than 2,000 Unifor-represented employees, including drivers and warehouse workers.

  • A blue sign with the Polo horse-and-rider logo and the words "Polo Ralph Lauren" hangs from a clapboard building.
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    Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain

    The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.

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    Tariffs, de minimis changes spark air cargo capacity shifts

    The countries of origin on Transpacific routes are changing as shippers move production out of China.

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    Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain

    A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination while offering solutions on how to adopt better traceability standards.

  • A Guitar Center signage hangs outside a storefront against a blue sky backdrop
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    Guitar Center targets optimized inventory planning, visibility

    The retailer will use Relex Solutions technology to gain real-time visibility of inventory levels to help reduce stockouts and overstocking.

  • Canada Post turmoil: Shippers shift volume to UPS, FedEx and others

    As an overtime ban persists, shippers are using multiple private carriers to pick up the slack, in spite of added fees and coverage limitations.

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    Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

    The president announced the tariff hikes while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

    Updated June 3, 2025
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    CPKC, Teamsters issued new labor deal by arbitrator

    The railroad's represented workers' contract runs through December 2027 and includes 3% annual raises. 

  • Costco holds prices on some tariff-impacted items, CFO says

    The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the effect of higher duties on prices of certain “staple” goods like bananas, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

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    Port of Los Angeles presses ahead with EV transition amid regulation changes

    The port will use Clean Truck Fund revenue to finance charging infrastructure and truck purchase vouchers.

  • President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the US Steel-Irvin Works on May 30, 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
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    Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI

    While production rose slightly, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward ahead of tariffs earlier this year. 

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    Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas

    The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.

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    Port of Savannah mobile app to improve trucking efficiency

    The Georgia Ports Authority aims to speed up supply chain operations through easier access to information, such as changes to terminal gate hours.

  • DHL delivery vehicles sit on either side of a long conveyor belt which transports packages down the line.
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    DHL inks Shopify partnership for easier seller access

    The carrier is pre-integrated in Shopify Shipping in the U.S. and Germany, giving merchants an out-of-the-box option for logistics services.

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    Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply

    The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost U.S. battery production.

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    Canada Post makes ‘final offers’ to union as parcel volume plummets

    The Canadian Union of Postal Workers voiced its displeasure with the contract proposals while holding firm on its employee overtime ban.

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    Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing

    The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    Updated May 29, 2025
  • Canada Goose jackets are seen at the panel talk with VARIETY at ewerk on Feb. 20, 2020, in Berlin, Germany.
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    Canada Goose: Vertical manufacturing an edge against tariffs

    Making goods in-house shielded the company from the brunt of tariffs, but not nervous consumers.

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    RaceTrac gearing up for Louisiana growth with new distribution center

    The $9 million facility will enhance the company’s supply chain in the state and support growing regional demand, the company said.

  • USPS test packages are featured in a machine setup in a La Vergne, Tennessee, facility.
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    USPS Priority Mail Next Day: What shippers should know

    Postal Service officials shed light on the new overnight delivery offering's capabilities, coverage and pricing during a webinar last week.

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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 June 6, 2025