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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 25, 2026USPS 6% Peak Season Rate Hike Arrives Oct 4, 2026
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a 6% rate increase effective October 4, 2026, for its peak holiday shipping season. This adjustment will impact multiple parcel services including
Supply Chain Dive#usps-rate-increase#holiday-shipping-2026#parcel-pricing
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 14, 2026Court Upholds US De Minimis Tariff Elimination Under Trump
The Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump possesses the constitutional and statutory authority to eliminate the de minimis tariff exemption, which previously exempted imports val
Supply Chain Dive#de-minimis-tariff#us-trade-policy#import-duties
Procurement
ModerateAug 11, 2026Australian Firms Plan Price Rises Amid Supply Chain Strain
Australian firms are signaling intent to raise prices in response to persistent supply chain disruptions and elevated operational costs. This reflects a broader regional challenge where logistics cons
ecommercenews.com.au#price-increases#supply-chain-strain#australia-logistics