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UPS is cutting costs through a voluntary buyout plan involving full-time drivers and operations managers, but experts note this move may bring service risks and intensify conflicts with the Teamsters union. The buyout plan aims to address declining Amazon business volume, but union leaders urge members to refuse, worrying about overtime issues and fulfillment of contractual obligations.
Intercity buses, often overlooked in U.S. transportation planning, are experiencing a resurgence. In 2023, they carried 50 million passengers—75% more than Amtrak—and reached three times as many destinations. With new terminals in Atlanta, Dallas, and Boston, and ongoing efforts in Philadelphia and Chicago, cities are recognizing the mode's value. However, challenges remain, including aging infrastructure and the need for better intermodal connections.
The U.S. de minimis exemption will end on August 29, nearly two years earlier than originally planned. This move will affect e-commerce importers relying on the policy, bringing pricing and customs clearance pressures ahead of the Q4 peak season. Experts advise shippers to adapt to the new rules through bulk imports, domestic warehousing, and cost simulation.
Waymo 正将其无人驾驶出租车服务拓展至冬季气候严酷的美国东北部城市，包括华盛顿特区、波士顿、纽约和费城。此前其运营主要集中在气候温和的亚特兰大、洛杉矶、凤凰城、旧金山和奥斯汀。专家指出，在东北部收集“四个季节的数据”对安全至关重要，而 Waymo 尚未验证其在积雪环境中进行完全无人驾驶的能力。
Recent U.S. heat waves have underscored the lethal threat climate extremes pose to workers. With rising frequency of such events, employers are urged to implement robust safety measures, from hydration and rest protocols to involving workers in planning and preparing for wildfires, hurricanes, and poor air quality.
Nintendo released the Switch 2 on schedule on June 5, and despite fluctuations in U.S. tariff policies, sales exceeded 3.5 million units in the first four days. However, as the summer stocking season approaches and the tariff suspension period nears its end, the company must formulate long-term strategies amid uncertainty to address supply chain restructuring and cost pressures.
President Trump's sweeping import tariffs have faced legal setbacks, but an appellate court has allowed them to continue. In the convenience store industry, CEOs of companies such as Murphy USA and Arko Corp. stated during earnings calls that they would not adjust their financial guidance, believing they are well positioned; former EG America CEO John Carey also said tariffs would not pose a challenge. However, industry experts point out that tariffs on Canadian crude oil could push up gasoline prices, while tariffs on cement and steel for construction will raise store-building costs, ultimately passing them on to consumers. Smaller retailers, due to their smaller procurement scale, may face a greater impact. Experts advise retailers to strengthen communication with suppliers and draw on supply chain management experience from the pandemic period.