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US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will temporarily exempt tariffs on some ground beef imports to lower consumer prices that remain near historic highs. The US will allow up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported with zero over-quota tariffs within the next 90 days, and has secured commitments that this beef will be sold at prices 25% below current market levels. This move aims to ease the burden on consumers while helping domestic ranchers rebuild supply.
A new feasibility study released Thursday, commissioned by Travis County and prepared by HNTB, proposes a dedicated passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio, Texas. The estimated $13.5 billion project could enable 125-mph trains to travel between the cities in about an hour, offering a faster alternative to the current Amtrak service.
Best Buy announced on August 18 that all 29 of its supply chain facilities have received TRUE zero waste certification, achieving the goal set in 2021. Through measures such as optimizing packaging, recycling programs, and employee green teams, the company has increased its waste diversion rate to over 90%.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said at a media briefing on Tuesday that the port expects cargo volumes to grow 5% year-over-year over the next 6 to 8 months due to ongoing Red Sea conflicts and the implementation of Panama Canal draft restrictions. Although Seroka emphasized that this growth is not a commitment, the port has prepared through communication with trucking associations, terminal operators, shipping lines, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
Walmart has expanded its 30-minute express delivery service to 38 US markets, adding cities such as Nashville and Omaha. Since its launch in May, the service has covered more areas. The company stated that fast delivery has driven a 48% increase in GMV, and the proportion of paid fast delivery orders has reached an all-time high.
Birkenstock executives stated during the August 13 earnings call that global manufacturing capacity expansion is progressing as planned to support the goal of achieving 10% annual production growth by 2027. The expansion and renovation projects involve factories in Germany and Portugal.
Kimberly-Clark has initiated a proprietary alternative natural fiber program, constructing a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, to assess the hesperaloe plant as a potential year-round fiber source for hygiene products. The initiative is expected to enhance supply chain resilience, reduce cost volatility, and advance the company's forest fiber-free ambitions, according to an Aug. 3 press release and an Aug. 4 earnings call.
In a comment letter posted on X, U.S. Ambassador Andrew Puzder calls on the EU to deliver on promises made in the August 2025 trade framework agreement by making additional changes to the CSDDD and CSRD. The U.S. argues that current reforms fail to address its concerns about extraterritorial reach and undue burdens on American businesses.
Culver's has partnered with supply chain provider Armada to reorganize its distribution network, aiming to improve efficiency as it targets opening up to 55 new locations annually over the next three to five years. The collaboration includes live frozen redistribution in two nodes and a dry program in development.
AutoStore and Amazon have entered a strategic supply framework, enabling future procurement of AutoStore's automated storage and retrieval systems. No purchase commitments are included, and both companies declined further comment.