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Supreme Court Weighs Presidential Authority to Impose Tariffs Under IEEPA

The U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly three hours of oral arguments examining whether the president has constitutional authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — a case that could reshape the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches over U.S. trade policy. The justices pressed both sides with […]

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Trump Signals Tariff Rollback If China Strengthens Fentanyl Crackdown

President Donald Trump said he is prepared to remove the remaining 10% tariff imposed on Chinese goods related to fentanyl enforcement if China demonstrates verifiable progress in curbing exports of precursor chemicals used in illicit drug production. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida, Trump said Beijing is “working very hard” […]

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AI Turns Lead Time Forecasting Into a Competitive Advantage

As supply chain disruptions continue to challenge global operations, AI is emerging as a powerful ally in restoring predictability and resilience. Border States, one of the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical distributors, found itself confronting growing inefficiencies stemming from volatile supplier performance, rising costs, and outdated forecasting methods. Managing more than 200,000 SKUs and $650 million […]

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Biopharmaceutical Third-Party Logistics Market Projected to Reach USD 264.8 Billion by 2034

Global demand for third-party logistics (3PL) in the biopharmaceutical sector is set to accelerate, driven by advanced temperature management technologies, sustainability initiatives, and the expansion of biologics manufacturing worldwide. According to a new report from InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd., the global biopharmaceutical third-party logistics market is projected to reach USD 264.8 billion by 2034, growing […]

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Supreme Court Weighs Presidential Tariff Powers Under IEEPA

The U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly three hours of oral arguments on Wednesday in a landmark case questioning whether the president has constitutional authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — a statute traditionally used for sanctions, not taxation. The high-stakes hearing drew sharp questioning from justices across the ideological […]

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Pharmaceutical Logistics Market to Surge from USD 106.5 Billion in 2024 to USD 192.3 Billion by 2033

Global pharmaceutical logistics is entering a decade of rapid expansion, with the market projected to grow from USD 106.5 billion in 2024 to USD 192.3 billion by 2033, reflecting a 7.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to a recent market intelligence study. The industry’s growth is being driven by increasing demand for biologics, vaccine […]

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Importers Urged to Strengthen Middleman Documentation for First Sale Compliance

As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intensifies enforcement of first sale valuation claims, importers are being advised to strengthen documentation from middlemen and trading intermediaries to validate their filings, according to trade experts at a recent compliance conference in Texas. Under Treasury Decision 96-87, CBP has broadened its interpretation of what constitutes a valid […]

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Latin America’s Logistics Market Set to Surge from USD 347.7 Billion to USD 577.5 Billion by 2033

The Latin America logistics sector is entering a decade of expansion, with total market value projected to rise from USD 347.7 billion in 2024 to USD 577.5 billion by 2033, representing a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%, according to a recent IMARC Group report. This growth reflects accelerating economic activity, expanding e-commerce […]

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Freight Market Shows Early Signs of Recovery Amid Ongoing Capacity Loss

After nearly three years of freight market contraction, industry analysts are cautiously signaling potential signs of recovery. At the FreightWaves Festival of Freight (F3), experts highlighted early indicators that the U.S. trucking market may be nearing a turning point—though structural challenges remain. During the October State of Freight discussion, analysts pointed to improving rate indices, […]

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California Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Port Automation Funding

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have restricted public funding for automation investments at California’s major container ports, averting what industry groups described as a potential setback to port modernization and competitiveness. The bill, SB 34, sought to prohibit the use of state, local, or federal funds to support automation or remote operations […]

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