Weekender: Ground delivery costs hit record high as UPS, FedEx discounts wane

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July 26, 2025 | A roundup of this week’s most read stories

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Ground delivery costs hit record high as UPS, FedEx discounts wane

Shippers are transitioning their lower-value volume to slower economy services to blunt the impact of higher fees, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

US, Japan reach deal on tariffs, market access

If finalized, the agreement would place a 15% duty on imports from Japan, including for cars and auto parts.

US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico

The action came after the Commerce Department ended a six-year agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.

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US preps 93.5% tariff on graphite from China

The Commerce Department will determine the final duty rate in December as the Trump administration promotes domestic critical mineral production.

US, Philippines strike tariff deal

If finalized, the agreement would lower tariffs on imports from the Philippines to 19%, down from a 20% rate previously planned by the Trump administration.

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