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Trump’s April Tariffs – Rundown, Implications and Freight Impact

Freightos

Home Trumps April Tariffs – Rundown, Implications and Freight Impact On Wednesday, April 2, President Trump announced a sweeping and encompassing global tariff, paired with reciprocal tariffs on a list of nearly 60 countries. This absolutely dwarfs the measures implemented by his first administration and pushes US trade barriers to their highest levels since the 1930s Judah Levine April 3, 2025 Blog The bottom line Global tariffs of 10% will go into effect April 5th while reciprocal tariff

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How a Flexible 3PL Partner Helps Nutrition & Wellness Brands Navigate Seasonal Demand

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

For nutrition and wellness brands, seasonal demand fluctuations are always in motion. Whether it's a surge in orders during New Years resolutions, an increase in protein powders for summer fitness, or a boost in immunity products during cold and flu season, managing inventory and shipping efficiently is critical. Without the right logistics partner, brands risk stockouts, delays, or overstockingand nobody wants to be caught with a cold with their supply chain.

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How Drayage and Warehousing Work Better Together in Modern Supply Chains

ECW

Some parts of the supply chain are flashyglobal shipping lanes, robotics in mega-warehouses, AI-driven demand forecasts. Then theres drayage. Its not flashy. But its critical. Drayage is the short-haul movement that gets containers from the port to a warehouse or distribution center. When it runs smoothly, you hardly notice it. When it doesnt, everything grinds to a haltinventory sits idle, timelines slip, and costs start to climb.

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian dealerships.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Optimizing Distribution Networks with the Advanced Center of Gravity App

Log-hub

3 min read Log-hub introduces the Advanced Center of Gravity (COG) App, designed to help businesses determine optimal distribution center (DC) locations with greater complexity and precision. As supply chains grow more intricate, this app provides a data-driven approach to balancing service levels and operational constraints, enabling businesses to build more efficient and resilient distribution networks.

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Declining Cell Signal Impacts Trucking Technology, Fleet Connectivity

Commercial Carrier Journal

An increase in demand for bandwidth is causing network problems. Fortunately, the trucking industry hasnt experienced a major impact from this yet.

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How to Prioritize Supply Chain Sustainability in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

As operating landscapes become increasingly turbulent, companies in every region are reviewing their supply chain strategies for navigating uncertainty and sudden change.

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Wisconsin Make-a-Wish truck convoy will ride again

Overdrive Online

After the last ride for the Waupun Truck-n-Show in 2024, trucker Wade Riffey got to thinking about what would happen to the long-associated Make-a-Wish benefit convoy. With a little help, the Badger State Truck'n Show is born.

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Adopting As-A-Service Models in 3PL Space

Food Logistics

We talked exclusively with Brion St Amour, senior director of commercial at Wabash, to learn more about its Trailers as a Service solution and why the future of supply chains will be driven by the demand for greater flexibility and resilience.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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The White House's 'Reciprocal' Tariff Math Doesn't Add Up

Supply Chain Brain

Further analysis revealed that the rates weren't related to foreign tariffs at all, and instead targeted the United States' most prominent trade deficits.

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Wheels-off '87 Peterbilt 359 triumphant in Big Rig Build-Off

Overdrive Online

Luke Rethwisch, son of longtime truck builder Bill Rethwisch, is starting to make a name for himself early after being crowned the MATS Big Rig Build-Off champion.

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Happening Now: Major LTL Pricing Shift Ahead

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Trucking Dive , a major update to the National Motor Freight Classification system will alter how less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping rates are calculated beginning in July.

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The Harsh Truths About Product-Based Businesses in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Its time to confront the harsh truths, and pivot toward strategies like reshoring and nearshoring that promise to mitigate risks and restore competitive advantage.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Will “Liberation Day” Also Mean Liberation from Excel Spreadsheets for GTM?

Talking Logistics

Yesterday was April 2, or Liberation Day as President Trump called it. Liberation from what? Unfair trade practices, according to Trump. So, yesterday he announced 10% tariffs on all imports into the United States, and even higher tariffs on goods from about 60 countries or trading blocs that have a high trade deficit with the. Read more The post Will “Liberation Day” Also Mean Liberation from Excel Spreadsheets for GTM?

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Podcast | An NBA Legend Shoots for ‘Coffee With a Cause’

Supply Chain Brain

Dikembe Mutombo was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and came to the U.S. despite an initial ambition to attend medical school to play basketball in the NBA.

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Trump Imposes Broad Tariffs Across the World, Throwing Markets Into Turmoil

MTS Logistics

President Donald Trump yesterday announced across-the-board tariffs for most of the worlds countries, in a development that sent stocks and financial markets tumbling worldwide. Trumps decision to impose the blanket tariffs is being viewed as a watershed moment in global trade and the era of globalization. It is surely the largest increase in tariffs since the 1930s during the Great Depression.

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Watch: Paccurate Presents Analytics Tool PacHealth

Supply Chain Brain

Cartonization technology provider Paccurate announces a new packing analytics tool, PacHealth.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Trump’s April 2, 2025 Tariff Announcement: What It Means for Global Supply Chains and Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Yesterday afternoon, the Trump Administration formalized a broad package of tariff measures labeled as a “Declaration of Economic Independence.” The measures introduce both general and highly targeted tariffs, directly affecting global supply chains, cross-border logistics, and international trade flows. The policy includes universal tariffs, reciprocal tariffs, product-specific duties, and for the first time, the suspension of the de minimis exemption for certain low-value imports f

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Tariff Loophole That Fueled Rise of Temu, Shein Will Close May 2

Supply Chain Brain

The near century-old de minimis loophole helped startup marketplaces like Temu and Shein expand rapidly in the U.S.

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Carmakers Idle Plants, Rethink Prices as Trump’s Tariffs Hit

Supply Chain Brain

The levies, part of a broader trade war, are expected to upend supply chains and add thousands of dollars in costs to most vehicle models.

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Russia Notably Absent from Trump’s Tariff List

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Supply Chains Brace for Fallout From Trump Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Economists have warned that Trump's tariffs will lead to higher prices on a range of products, including cars, auto parts, electronics, furniture, coffee and chocolate.