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'K-Shaped' Spending Gap Widens for U.S. Consumers

Higher-income households continued to see their purchasing power climb, even as middle- and lower-income consumers have remained far more cautious.

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Trump Immigration Policy ‘Wreaking Havoc’ on U.S. Food Production, Say Former Agriculture Leaders

A letter to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees warns of a "widespread collapse of American agriculture and our rural communities.”

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U.S. Cattle Herds Fall to Lowest Levels Since 1951

U.S. herds are also down roughly 0.6% from July 2025, as cattle ranchers have struggled with drought conditions, higher prices for grain and feed, and climbing interest rates.

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U.K. Navy Says Ship Hailed by Armed Small Vessels in Hormuz

The incident occurred in a part of the inbound maritime corridor into the strait and was reported on the morning of February 3.

An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Photographer: Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images

Survey: Supply Chain Leaders Bet on AI in 2026 as Disruptions Accelerate

Roughly 85% of executives are planning to increase their spending on AI in 2026, with one in five expecting their AI spend to rise by 20% or more.

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U.S. and India Reach Deal to Cut Tariffs

Trump also spoke of an agreement to have India increase its spending on American exports, including $500 billion worth of U.S. energy, technology, agriculture and more.

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U.S. Unveils Plans for $12B Rare Earth Mineral Strategic Reserve

"Project Vault" will get its initial $10 billion in funding in the form of a loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, in addition to $1.67 billion from private capital.

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U.S. Container Growth Vanishes with World Trade Flows ‘Moving On’

Inbound volumes in December dropped 6.4% from a year earlier to 1.9 million 20-foot container units, after a 5.7% slide the previous month.

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How Logistics Pros Should Prepare to Build Ocean Stability

2026 will reward disciplined shippers, as well as adaptive third-party logistics providers and carriers prepared for prolonged margin pressure.

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How New Tariff Rules and Customs Fees Are Rewriting Cross-Border E-Commerce Costs

Tariffs and customs regulations are shifting faster than the industry can standardize responses, and the impact goes well beyond a single shipping process.

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Adding Intelligence to Global Supply Chains to Overcome Tariff Turbulence

Organizations have an opportunity to use volatility to their advantage and thrive in the resulting uncertainty.

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Trust: The Catalyst for Supply Chain Excellence and Risk Mitigation

A deliverable from the deep-dive Department of Defense project will be a free, online Supply Chain Relationship Trust Assessment Tool.

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