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Attorney: Detained Korean Hyundai Workers Had Special Skills
A lawyer for several workers detained at a Hyundai factory says many of those rounded up in the immigration raid are engineers and equipment installers brought in for specialized work.
US Farm Trade Deficit Widens to New Record as Imports Surge
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.
US Firm Agrees $500M Investment in Pakistan for Minerals
A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Sept. 8.
MicroVision Taps New CEO, Unveils MOVIA-S Lidar Sensor
Glen De Vos says the next-generation sensors are scheduled for launch in 2028 with a price of $200-$300, making them more accessible for mass adoption.
Canada Diverts Aluminum Exports to Europe as US Tariffs Bite
Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising U.S. tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.
Amazon Buys Stake in Latin American Delivery Startup Rappi
Amazon has taken a stake in Colombian delivery company Rappi, a partnership that pairs Amazon's retail and technology infrastructure with one of Latin America’s best-known last-mile companies.
Polestar Unveils China-Built Electric Sedan to Battle Porsche
Polestar Automotive Holding UK debuted a luxury sedan as the Swedish electric vehicle maker seeks to challenge rivals like Porsche AG with its Taycan.
OneRail Links With IBM to Improve Supply Chain Control
The integration will allow companies to source inventory across warehouses and stores within a local area and choose modes and carriers based on cost and delivery status in real time
Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 8, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 8, 2025 print edition.
Lula, Xi Blast Tariffs as BRICS Pushes Trade Unity
Brazil and China have come together to urge BRICS members to stand united in defense of a multilateral system they said is under threat by U.S. trade policies.
Parcel Traffic to US Plunges After De Minimis Exemption Ends
Before the measure took effect, the postal union sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to express concerns about its impact.
Uber Returns to Bond Market With Investment-Grade Sale
The sale represents Uber’s second as a blue-chip company after it tapped investors for $4 billion around a year ago. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
Hesai Launches $497 Million Hong Kong IPO Plan
Hesai, which raised $192 million in its U.S. initial public offering in 2023, was added to a Pentagon blacklist of companies linked to China’s military last year.
Hyundai Raid Spurs Trump Plan to Train US Battery Workforce
The crackdown has rattled South Korea and raised questions about the country’s willingness and ability to deliver promises it made to the Trump administration to invest in the U.S.
Logistics Plus Buys LoadDelivered Logistics
LoadDelivered Logistics will continue operating under its established brand while working with Logistics Plus’ existing North American brokerage team.
China’s Export Growth Hits 6-Month Low in August
Overall sales abroad rose 4.4% in August from a year earlier to $322 billion, according to a statement from the General Administration of Customs on Sept. 8.
OPEC+ Output Signals Spur Options Bets Oil Will Tick Below $60
A flurry of bets on Brent crude falling below $60 a barrel this year changed hands recently, a sign investors are hedging against the risk of another large production hike from OPEC and its allies.
Trump’s Manufacturing Revival Faces Sharp Job Losses
Manufacturing payrolls fell for the fourth straight month in August, slipping by 12,000 from a month earlier, Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Sept. 5 showed.
Canada Launches $3.6 Billion Fund to Counter Tariff Damage
He also said his government would waive 2026 model year vehicles from Canada’s zero-emission standard and review the overall mandate, confirming a Bloomberg News report.
Freight Market Showed Hopeful Signs in Q2
The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.