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Volkswagen to Offer Investments to US to Ward off Tariffs

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 10:42
Volkswagen is offering to make large-scale investments in the United States to ward off high tariffs on its imported vehicles, according to chief executive Oliver Blume.

Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Packaging

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 09:19
Snack food maker Mondelez is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi’s store-brand cookies and crackers “blatantly copies” Mondelez products such as Oreos.

Details Scarce on Nippon-US Steel Deal

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 08:47
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on May 30 to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel.

Trump Says China Violated Its Trade Agreement With US

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 08:14
President Donald Trump accused China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs, ratcheting up tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Key Inflation Gauge Cools in April

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 07:51
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.

Tariff Truce Keeps China-US Trade Flowing Across the Pacific

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 06:00
The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the United States and China is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have slowed.

Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 16:33
Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company’s chair said.

House to Debate Transportation Funding Request for Fiscal 26

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 16:06
Subcommittee debate on the bill meant to fund operations at the Department of Transportation is scheduled for July 14 with full committee consideration slated for July 17.

Federal Appeals Court Allows Collection of Tariffs, For Now

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 15:40
The federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily continue collecting tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the federal trade court’s decision.

Penske Offers Carriers Fantasy Performance Options

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 14:43
Penske Truck Leasing believes it has some of the answers to fleet management optimization with the latest upgrades to its Catalyst AI platform.

Oregon Expands Trucking Oversight With New Law

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 13:54
The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.

Tennessee to Build $30 Million River Port Near Nashville

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 13:30
Tennessee has formed a venture with barge carrier Ingram Marine Group to build a multimodal inland river port on the Cumberland River near I-24 less than a half hour’s drive from Nashville.

US Ports See More Gains in April Amid Tariff Anxiety

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:04
U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

Trump to Appeal Ruling Against Tariffs

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 11:52
The Trump administration says it will go to the Supreme Court if needed to overturn a May 28 court decision against his new tariffs. 

Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:38
Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren’t, it has a plan: exports.

Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:04
Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Economy Falls 0.2% in First Quarter

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:24
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business.

Farmers Press for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:42
After losing their biggest export market, U.S. farmers are now counting on the president’s support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage.

Chevron Plans Nearly 800 Layoffs in Permian Basin

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:08
Chevron plans to lay off nearly 800 employees in the Permian Basin, its biggest oil-production operation globally.

Trade Court Blocks Most Trump Tariffs, Ruling They're Illegal

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 05:00
A federal court blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump’s signature set of economic policies.

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