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A group of states led by Republican governors is backing FMCSA in the non-domiciled lawsuit.

TFI’s second quarter were notable for how strong its truckload operations performed.

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“Aerospace, chemicals, softwood lumber, which has been a sticking point between the U.S. and Canada for a long time, these are just some of the sectors that could see changes or could see some impact from the continued negotiations and discussions on the USMCA,” Kim said. Once shippers fully grasp which rules apply, they are in a better position to understand how the USMCA discussions might impact their business, including shipping and importing operations, as well as what tariffs they might face, Kim said. Tariffs have also cast a shadow over USMCA discussions, Kim said.

An American Eagle Outfitters storefront at a mall. The retailer is adding a distribution center in North Carolina to its roster of facilities. American Eagle Outfitters plans to establish a $41 million distribution center in Salisbury, North Carolina, servicing the southeastern U.S., according to a July 17 news release from the state's Department of Commerce.

The regional grocer is moving away from self-operated facilities and is actively developing long-term plans for the Missouri site, set to close in 2027. Schnuck Markets' warehouse in Bridgeton, Missouri. The grocer plans to close the facility in March 2027.

Kelly Stroh/Supply Chain Dive Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. DHL Express is lowering its import and export fuel surcharge calculations by two percentage points starting Aug. 3, bucking a trend of parcel carriers ratcheting up fuel fees, according to an update on the company's website. Shippers have become accustomed to parcel carriers increasing their fuel surcharge calculations, rather than reducing them as DHL Express plans to do.

Canadian National agreed not to oppose the pending Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger under a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to expand the railroad’s connectivity and capacity, according to a July 22 press release. Under the agreement with Union Pacific, which is contingent on the Surface Transportation Board’s approval and closing of the Norfolk Southern merger, Canadian National will gain access to shipper facilities where Class I railroad options would be reduced, per the press release. In July 2025, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern entered into an agreement to merge networks to form the U.S.’ “first transcontinental railroad.” The STB had initially rejected the original application filed in December, which was refiled in April with additional information.