General News
China Agrees to Trade Talks With US
China announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, as the two sides prepared for talks later this week.
Tariffs Force Rivian to Lower Annual Delivery Outlook
The company now expects to sell 40,000 to 46,000 battery-powered pickups, SUVs and delivery vans this year, it said May 6 while reporting first-quarter results.
Labor Department Reviewing Independent Contractor Rule
The Labor Department is reviewing the Biden administration’s 2024 worker classification guidance, which directs employers on how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
C.H. Robinson's Earnings Surge 46% Despite Lower Revenue
Logistics and shipping giant experienced a 45.6% surge in earnings off lower revenue during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 30.
Weak US On-Highway Truck Demand Drags on Q1 Cummins Revenue
Equipment manufacturer Cummins saw revenue fall in Q1 on the back of weaker on-highway truck sales in both North and South America and broad buyer worry about business trends.
Lawmakers Scrap Tire Emissions Limits in Deregulation Push
Congress has voted to kill a Biden-era rule requiring rubber tire makers to clean up planet-warming emissions from their manufacturing processes in the U.S.
Data Center Demand Propels Eaton Q1 Profit, Revenue Growth
Data center and electricity generation construction continued to power Eaton profit and revenue increases in Q1 as the component manufacturer’s vehicles division lagged again.
Trump Downplays Talks, Says US Will Dictate Tariff Terms
President Donald Trump indicated that he would strike a friendlier relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney than the one he had with Justin Trudeau, whom Trump “didn’t like.”
Vocational Demand, Price Hikes Boost Allison Q1 Profit
U.S. demand for Class 8 vocational trucks and day cab tractors that has tracked with expectations combined with a lift from higher prices helped boost Allison Transmission profit in Q1 2025.
US Shale Output Has Peaked as Prices Fall, Diamondback Says
Diamondback Energy, the largest independent oil producer in the Permian Basin, says production has likely peaked in America’s shale fields and will decline in the months ahead.
Diesel Price Dips 1.7¢ to $3.497 a Gallon
The national average diesel price ticked down 1.7 cents a gallon to $3.497, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 6.
GM Names Duncan Aldred New North America Leader
General Motors on May 5 named Duncan Aldred the new president of the automaker’s North America operations amid tensions between President Donald Trump, Canada and Mexico over tariffs.
ADM Profit Shrinks to Lowest Since 2020
Archer-Daniels-Midland’s earnings shrunk to the lowest level since the pandemic as a difficult crop trading market is complicated by mounting trade and biofuel policy uncertainty.
Continental Earnings Hit Four-Year High on Cost Cuts
Continental AG more than doubled earnings in the first quarter as its car parts unit slashed costs and tire sales bounced back from weaker levels last year.
Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Pre-Tariffs Import Surge
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in March as companies rushed to import products as the Trump administration readied sweeping tariffs.
NYC Acts to Bar DOT From Denying Funds in Congestion Case
New York asked a judge to stop the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals or funds in the president’s push to end Manhattan’s congestion pricing program.
California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
Congressional Republicans Push Reconciliation
House Republicans recently took a major step in their quest to approve as early as this month a comprehensive tax and budget measure supported by the Trump White House.
Ford Suspends 2025 Outlook Amid Trump Tariff Strain
The automaker expects the duties to reduce 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes by about $1.5 billion on a net basis this year.
Morgan Olson Debuts Compact Kestrel Work Truck
The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.