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​Europe Strikes Back at Trump: EU Plans $28B Tariffs on U.S. Goods​

The European Union is responding to the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by announcing new duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural products. The EU’s move, which will affect about $28 billion worth of American goods, will be implemented in two phases: the first on April 1 and the second on April 13.

“We deeply regret this measure. Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business and even worse for consumers,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Jobs are at stake. Prices will go up. In Europe and in the United States.”

The EU’s response will hit a variety of U.S. products, including motorcycles, bourbon, peanut butter, jeans, poultry, beef, and home appliances. Officials have made it clear that the tariffs are targeted at goods from Republican-led states, just as they were in previous trade disputes under Trump.

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, who recently traveled to Washington to prevent the trade …

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FedEx Suspends Services to Saudi Arabia Without Warning

FedEx has suddenly suspended economy parcel and freight services to Saudi Arabia from six major countries, including Brazil, India, Taiwan, Japan, China, and Great Britain. The company announced the decision on Monday without offering a specific reason for the halt.

Customers in these countries can no longer use FedEx’s economy shipping options to send packages to Saudi Arabia, though the company said priority services remain available. FedEx assured customers that the suspension was temporary and that services would resume as soon as possible, but it did not provide a timeline.

The move comes as FedEx continues making adjustments to its global operations. In June, the company said it would merge its Express, Ground, and Services divisions into a single unit. It recently announced plans to spin off FedEx Freight into a standalone public company. Additionally, FedEx has implemented a general rate increase for 2025, raising shipping costs across various…

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3 Strategies to Help Companies Stay Ahead Amid Trade Disruptions

Global trade regulations are constantly evolving, creating uncertainty for businesses. Tariffs shift, export restrictions tighten, and supply chains face growing risks. Companies must navigate these challenges strategically to avoid disruptions. In a recent episode of the SCMR podcast Frictionless Supply Chain, trade expert Karen Murphy provided insights into how organizations can manage compliance, mitigate risk, and adapt to changing trade policies. Here are three key takeaways for businesses looking to maintain stability in an unpredictable trade environment.

1. Trade Compliance Is More Than Just Paperwork

Many companies think of trade compliance as filling out forms and waiting for approvals. But as Murphy explains, it’s much bigger than that. Compliance extends to software, intellectual property, and even casual conversations with foreign nationals.

“There’s a misconception that trade compliance only applies to physical products,” Murphy said. “In reality,…

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