Ahead of Trump’s Trade Deadline, Firms Rushed Goods Out of Duty-Free Warehouses

By keeping inventory in bonded warehouses or foreign trade zones, importers were able to hedge the tariff rate they ultimately paid.

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Trump’s Purge of Foreign Workers Arrives at Amazon’s Warehouses

The tech giant has quietly shed warehouse employees whose work authorizations were revoked after the Trump administration ended a Biden-era immigration program.

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7 Bodies Found at Site of California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

The explosion, which left seven people missing, started a wildfire and forced some cities and counties to cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.

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Fireworks Warehouse Explodes in Northern California

The cause of the explosion in Esparto, Calif., remained unclear. There were no initial reports of injuries.

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Russia Beefs Up Forces Near Finland’s Border

Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.

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Amazon Union Push Falls Short at North Carolina Warehouse

The outcome was a setback for workers trying to score a second election success at an Amazon facility. The union vowed to keep trying to organize.

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Amazon Closes Operations in Quebec, Laying off 1,700 Workers

Unions had gained a foothold in one of the company’s warehouses in the province, though Amazon would not say if there was a connection.

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Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join Protest

The workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.

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Amazon Reaches Settlement to Resolve Federal Safety Accusations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration agreed to withdraw citations at nine of 10 warehouses where it had flagged violations; the company agreed to a $145,000 penalty.

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Amazon Drivers at Seven Distribution Centers Walk Out

The retail giant said it expected its operations to be largely unaffected by the strike of some Teamsters union members.

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