How FedEx, UPS, and DHL plan to pass tariff refunds along to customers

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A DHL Boeing 767 airplane operated by ABX Air lands at Los Angeles International Airport from Cincinnati as a FedEx aircraft is parked on January 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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Hormuz shipping is barely moving, despite the US-Iran ceasefire

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A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz.
Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains limited as ships require Iranian coordination to transit.

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Wall Street is gushing over Citrini's 'Analyst #3' and his wild report from the Strait of Hormuz

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Ships travel through the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz as the ongoing conflict with the US, Israel, and Iran disrupts trade in the region.
The war in Iran has disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz a critical path for global trade.

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FedEx and UPS charged fees for collecting tariffs. Now, customers want that money back.

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A FedEx van sits below two American flags outside of a building.
FedEx charged some customers brokerage fees that were nearly as much as the tariffs themselves.

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Amazon tests a new feature letting external websites offer Prime shipping without an Amazon login

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A worker delivers Amazon packages

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Fuel prices are going to make sending your packages more expensive

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A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker carries containers and packages from a vehicle in Tracy, California, US, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The USPS plans to raise prices in some of its mail categories by 8% come April 26.

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Bought something from overseas last year? You might be owed a tariff refund.

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A driver of FedEx stands with packages near a delivery truck during Black Friday preparations in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, U.S., November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
Some shipping companies, including FedEx, are willing to help their customers obtain IEEPA tariff refunds.

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The Middle East crisis isn't just about stranded tankers — oil output could be forced offline next

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Commercial ships anchor off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai on March 2, 2026.
Commercial ships are anchoring off the coast of the United Arab Emirates amid navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

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A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Major shipping lines are rerouting vessels amid escalating security risks in the region.

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The one thing to watch for when shopping online this holiday season

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Man moving boxes
Shipping companies and retailers provide guidance

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