Lucid Group plans to boost electric vehicle output more slowly in 2026 following a year marked by production struggles and faltering demand for battery-powered vehicles in the U.S.

Israel plans to make further trade concessions to the U.S. on food and agricultural goods as part of efforts to persuade its closest ally to ease tariffs on exports from the Jewish state.

European Union officials believe the U.S. will soon streamline its broad tariffs on products containing steel and aluminum, a topic that’s been an irritant in transatlantic relations.

The Supreme Court’s decision on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs may drive up cargo volume, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene Seroka said.

The Trump administration is likely to face legal obstacles if it argues against refunds for the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court — thanks to statements by Justice Department lawyers.

Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs went into effect Feb. 24, kicking off a White House effort to preserve the president’s trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his original duties. 

Forward Air posted a fourth-quarter loss of $36.4 million while focusing on its improvement initiatives, the company reported Feb. 23.

The rise in confidence comes as recent data has indicated the labor market is showing some signs of stabilization and inflation has been relatively tame.

Some fleet owners may overlook an important type of insurance coverage: Uninsured Motorist Property Damage and Underinsured Motorist Property Damage, writes attorney Kelsea Eckert.

The federal sting against sham truck driver training operations identified sites ranging from community colleges to churches among the 550 found violating safety standards.

Austan Goolsbee, in prepared remarks for a speech Feb. 24, said he wants to see evidence that inflation is cooling to the Fed’s 2% target before supporting further interest-rate cuts.

FedEx said in a filing that it has suffered injury from having to pay the tariffs and that the relief it's seeking from the court would redress those injuries.

Comparable sales, which track performance at locations open at least a year, rose 0.4% in the quarter ended Feb. 1, better than the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey banned travel for all nonessential motor vehicles in three southeastern counties that are getting battered by the record-breaking winter storm. 

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino ordered the temporary occupation of two ports run by a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings after a Panama court ruled against the firm’s concession.

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the February 23, 2026 print edition.

The U.S. oil giant signed preliminary agreements to negotiate terms and exchange confidential data with state-owned Basra Oil over the West Qurna 2 field, Chevron said in a statement.

Volvo Trucks North America recently began serial production of the latest iteration of its VNR tractor at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va. 

The retailer has had a strong run in recent years, attracting cost-conscious consumers with low prices and a wide product assortment. Its online operation has broadened its appeal to wealthier households.

The measure would prioritize refunds to small businesses and encourages importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass the refunds on to their customers.