US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1

President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.

FedEx’s 2025 peak season surcharges higher than last year

The fees begin in September and will see prices escalate from Nov. 24 to Dec. 28, covering the busy holiday…

Trump orders Section 301 investigation on Brazil

The U.S. also will levy 50% tariffs on the country starting Aug. 1, the president said Wednesday.

Honda launches quadricycle-based urban cargo delivery business

The automaker designed an electric quadricycle for the last-mile delivery service it plans to offer.

Postal Service’s air cargo shift from FedEx to UPS creates savings

The agency’s air transportation spending dropped 43% after changing its primary carrier, per the USPS Office of Inspector General.

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins industry praise

Retail, manufacturing and logistics organizations commended the bill’s tax cuts, lower depreciation rates and the end of the de minimis exemption.

Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’

The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs the Trump administration has introduced…

Giant Eagle continues push to optimize, integrate warehouse workflows

The grocery retailer plans to adopt the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform at all of its distribution centers by September.

FedEx cuts Asia-Americas capacity to match trade demand

Despite the overall reduction, the carrier has made network changes to capture growth in Southeast Asia, including a Singapore-to-U.S. flight.

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Cost accounting can more accurately assess the impact of tariffs at the item level, one expert said.