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The real story behind Target's massive earnings miss can be found in its recent trade imports data.

The real story behind Target's massive earnings miss can be found in its recent trade imports data.

The supply chain is facing a double threat of new Trump tariffs and port strikes in early 2025.

The supply chain is facing a double threat of new Trump tariffs and port strikes in early 2025.

A breakdown in East and Gulf Coast port talks has occurred due to disagreements over the use of semi-automated cranes.

A breakdown in East and Gulf Coast port talks has occurred due to disagreements over the use of semi-automated cranes.

Canada's Labor Minister resolves coast-to-coast port labor conflict, compelling unions to return to work.

Canada's Labor Minister resolves coast-to-coast port labor conflict, compelling unions to return to work.

After a record drought, the Panama Canal reports that shipping is recovering.

After a record drought, the Panama Canal reports that shipping is recovering.

After Trump's election win and new trade war vow, manufacturers and retailers are rushing to bring imports into the U.S.

After Trump's election win and new trade war vow, manufacturers and retailers are rushing to bring imports into the U.S.

Container port operations across Canada have been halted due to labor strikes, leaving U.S. trade in a state of uncertainty.

Container port operations across Canada have been halted due to labor strikes, leaving U.S. trade in a state of uncertainty.

In six decades, the union negotiation strategy for freight rails has been split.

In six decades, the union negotiation strategy for freight rails has been split.

Another kind of border conflict is being sparked by the 'Made in Mexico' trade controversy.

Another kind of border conflict is being sparked by the 'Made in Mexico' trade controversy.

Record levels of cross-border trucking traffic between the U.S. and Mexico are seen ahead of the election.

Record levels of cross-border trucking traffic between the U.S. and Mexico are seen ahead of the election.

The number of freight rail delays at the Port of Los Angeles has increased to a two-year high, resulting in a buildup of both holiday and everyday items.

The number of freight rail delays at the Port of Los Angeles has increased to a two-year high, resulting in a buildup of both holiday and everyday items.

Retailers and e-commerce platforms are preparing for the holiday shopping season rush.

Retailers and e-commerce platforms are preparing for the holiday shopping season rush.

The volume of Russian oil being transported through 'dark fleet' vessels is increasing.

The volume of Russian oil being transported through 'dark fleet' vessels is increasing.

ILA/USMX negotiations face a significant challenge in overcoming automation as they work towards a deal on the East and Gulf Coast ports.

ILA/USMX negotiations face a significant challenge in overcoming automation as they work towards a deal on the East and Gulf Coast ports.

Supermarket supply concerns are arising due to panic buying during the U.S. ports strike.

Supermarket supply concerns are arising due to panic buying during the U.S. ports strike.

The strike at East and Gulf Coast ports is causing chaos and rising costs.

The strike at East and Gulf Coast ports is causing chaos and rising costs.

The strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could pose a challenge for the Biden administration.

The strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could pose a challenge for the Biden administration.

East Coast Port Strike Causes Delays in Weight-Loss Drug Supply to Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound

East Coast Port Strike Causes Delays in Weight-Loss Drug Supply to Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound

Billions in trade are being stranded as ILA longshoremen go on strike at East and Gulf Coast ports.

Billions in trade are being stranded as ILA longshoremen go on strike at East and Gulf Coast ports.

Before the midnight shutdown, rails are rushing to transport billions of cargo as ports on the East Coast and Gulf prepare to strike.

Before the midnight shutdown, rails are rushing to transport billions of cargo as ports on the East Coast and Gulf prepare to strike.

With the port strike approaching, unions caution that companies such as Walmart, Ikea, and Home Depot will have limited to no import options.

With the port strike approaching, unions caution that companies such as Walmart, Ikea, and Home Depot will have limited to no import options.

The volume of freight traffic between China and Mexico has increased during the Trump and Biden tariff eras, as companies have discovered methods to circumvent the U.S. trade conflict.

The volume of freight traffic between China and Mexico has increased during the Trump and Biden tariff eras, as companies have discovered methods to circumvent the U.S. trade conflict.

The largest port on the U.S. East Coast, located in New York/New Jersey, is preparing for a potential union strike, which could mark the first such occurrence since 1977.

The largest port on the U.S. East Coast, located in New York/New Jersey, is preparing for a potential union strike, which could mark the first such occurrence since 1977.

Experts caution that Trump tariffs could lead to inflation in the supply chain, ultimately resulting in higher prices for consumers.

Experts caution that Trump tariffs could lead to inflation in the supply chain, ultimately resulting in higher prices for consumers.

Unanimous support for strike by Port union escalates U.S. supply chain fears.

Unanimous support for strike by Port union escalates U.S. supply chain fears.

As key longshoremen labor union meetings commence on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, fears of a port strike intensify.

As key longshoremen labor union meetings commence on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, fears of a port strike intensify.

The shutdown of Canadian railroads is stranding billions in U.S. trade, with the economic impact continuing to grow daily.

The shutdown of Canadian railroads is stranding billions in U.S. trade, with the economic impact continuing to grow daily.

Retail fraud through 'wardrobing' increases during the summer months.

Retail fraud through 'wardrobing' increases during the summer months.

Retailers are reevaluating their approach to last-mile delivery as consumer demand for quick delivery increases expenses.

Retailers are reevaluating their approach to last-mile delivery as consumer demand for quick delivery increases expenses.

U.S. supply chain leaders look for alternative to shipping legislation.

U.S. supply chain leaders look for alternative to shipping legislation.

Global supply chain affected by CrowdStrike IT outage, with air freight facing recovery time of days or weeks.

Global supply chain affected by CrowdStrike IT outage, with air freight facing recovery time of days or weeks.

The end of America's freight recession is in sight, according to logistics executives, as retail orders and rates continue to rise.

The end of America's freight recession is in sight, according to logistics executives, as retail orders and rates continue to rise.

Shein, Amazon's Asian rival, aims to become a supply chain giant, but concerns about Chinese cyber spying in global trade links persist.

Shein, Amazon's Asian rival, aims to become a supply chain giant, but concerns about Chinese cyber spying in global trade links persist.

Global trade may face unprecedented challenges as ocean freight rates continue to rise, potentially exceeding $20,000 per shipment with no immediate relief in sight until 2025.

Global trade may face unprecedented challenges as ocean freight rates continue to rise, potentially exceeding $20,000 per shipment with no immediate relief in sight until 2025.

The largest U.S. ports union halts negotiations, increasing the possibility of a strike on the East and Gulf coasts.

The largest U.S. ports union halts negotiations, increasing the possibility of a strike on the East and Gulf coasts.

Soaring ocean freight rates due to sudden container crunch trigger global trade concerns.

Soaring ocean freight rates due to sudden container crunch trigger global trade concerns.

New research shows that mid-range retail is the most attractive price range for consumers.

New research shows that mid-range retail is the most attractive price range for consumers.

The Port of Virginia's $450 million plan aims to be a leader in the era of super-sized ocean containerships.

The Port of Virginia's $450 million plan aims to be a leader in the era of super-sized ocean containerships.

The decision to reopen the Baltimore port is imminent as the bridge cleanup continues.

The decision to reopen the Baltimore port is imminent as the bridge cleanup continues.

Biden's steel war plan to compete with China on shipbuilding faces significant economic challenges.

Biden's steel war plan to compete with China on shipbuilding faces significant economic challenges.

The Biden administration and U.S. ports are preparing for cyberattacks as the nation's infrastructure is being targeted.

The Biden administration and U.S. ports are preparing for cyberattacks as the nation's infrastructure is being targeted.