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Hot PPI Shows Service Prices Driving Inflation Higher
Supply Chain // February 27, 2026

January’s Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics came in hotter than expected. For businesses navigating tariff swings and fragile global supply chains, rising service margins signal that cost pressure is rippling through logistics and distribution channels. As for the read across for...

Flexport Debuts AI Tool to Streamline Tariff Refunds
Supply Chain // February 26, 2026

It’s not quite clear when and if American businesses will receive refunds on tariff payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Shipping Downturn Masks Strong Demand for Consumer Goods
Shipping // February 26, 2026

Importers in the United States are anticipating favorable deals as they negotiate their ocean shipping contracts for 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Businesses File Wave of Litigation to Claim Tariff Refunds
Legal // February 26, 2026

At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds on U.S. tariff payments, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Hot PPI Shows Service Prices Driving Inflation Higher

February 27, 2026
January’s Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics came in hotter than expected. For businesses navigating tariff swings and fragile global supply chains, rising service margins signal that cost pressure is rippling through logistics and distribution channels. As for the read across for consumers, even when commodity prices cool, supply chain volatility can […]

Update: Supreme Court Draws Line on Tariffs and Hands Middle Market a Reset

February 20, 2026
Two days after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision, the headline is no longer simply that the justices drew a line on presidential authority. The immediate question for importers and for...

Middle-Market Confidence Splits in 2026 as Tariffs and Supply Chains Weigh on High-Uncertainty Firms

February 20, 2026
Uncertainty is no longer a background condition for middle-market firms. It is now a measurable cost center. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

For CFOs, Liquidity Now Matters More Than Forecast Precision

February 03, 2026
The job of the chief financial officer typically shifts in step with the macro environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
FedEx and Ray-Bans Maker Sued for Tariff Refunds

March 01, 2026
Last week, FedEx sued the federal government to recover the money it had paid in tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Flexport Debuts AI Tool to Streamline Tariff Refunds

February 26, 2026
It’s not quite clear when and if American businesses will receive refunds on tariff payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Shipping Downturn Masks Strong Demand for Consumer Goods

February 26, 2026
Importers in the United States are anticipating favorable deals as they negotiate their ocean shipping contracts for 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story...

Businesses File Wave of Litigation to Claim Tariff Refunds

February 26, 2026
At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds on U.S. tariff payments, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...