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US to Resume Farmer Aid Halted by Shutdown

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 07:58
Farming communities have seen export markets for many crops dissipate and federal safety net programs shrink during the president’s second term.

China’s $1B of Daily US Exports Gives Xi Bargaining Power

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 07:23
Tariffs appear somewhat limited in their ability to control what American firms import, as China’s sway over sectors such as rare earths and electronics makes its products hard to dislodge.

Europe's Auto Industry Braces for Chip Interference Soon

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 06:30
Europe’s auto industry is preparing for production disruption within days because of China’s export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia. The U.S. is likely to be affected too.

Halliburton Branches Into Data Centers as Frack Demand Slows

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 06:00
Halliburton is diversifying into data center power generation amid slackening worldwide demand for oil field fracking, sealing a deal with VoltaGrido.

Soy Loses Gains as Trump Says Meeting With Xi May Not Happen

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 15:50
Soybean futures erased earlier gains after President Donald Trump said a planned meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, may not happen. 

Paccar Q3 Profit Tumbles on Truck Sales Slump

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 15:20
“Paccar delivered good revenues and net income in the third quarter of 2025. Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF’s excellent trucks contributed to the good results,” said CEO Preston Feight.

Manufacturing CEOs Want Canada to Mirror Trump Tax Cuts

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 15:12
Manufacturers are telling the Canadian government to take inspiration from Donald Trump’s tax cuts to help businesses remain competitive as they face cost pressures and uncertainty.

US Shutdown Leaves Canada in Dark on Major Chunk of Exports

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 14:40
Canada’s statistics agency says it hasn’t received data on U.S. imports of Canadian goods for September, raising the possibility it will be unable to proceed with a release of trade figures.

Florida to Add Truck Parking to I-4 Freight Corridor

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 14:19
A truck parking expansion project being fast-tracked for completion by the fall of 2027 will add 100 spaces to an existing parking facility in Polk County at the Polk Parkway and I-4 interchange.

Jeep Factory Stopped for 3 Weeks After Aluminum Plant Fire

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 14:15
A Stellantis plant in Michigan will remain shut down for several weeks due to a shortage of key components, a sign of the growing fallout from a supplier’s aluminum factory fire last month.

Walmart Halts Job Offers to Candidates Needing H-1B Visas

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 13:48
Walmart has paused offers to candidates requiring H-1B visas, sources said, the latest example of how the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fees are disrupting workforces.

Cargill Profit Spikes 86% With Boost From Trump Tax Bill

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 13:08
Cargill's profit surged 86% in its Q1 as the largest private company in the U.S. benefited from President Donald Trump’s tax bill and better performance in all its business segments.

US to Buy 1 Million Barrels for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:09
The Energy Department is seeking oil for delivery in December and January, using a portion of the $171 million from President Trump’s tax and spending law that provided for crude purchases.

Paccar, Daimler, Accelera JV Delays Battery Cell Production

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:40
Amplify Cell Technologies is pushing back the start of battery cell production at its facility in Mississippi to 2028 from 2027, Paccar revealed publicly for the first time Oct. 21.

Trucker Path Unveils Truck Driver-Focused Insurance Division

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:23
Trucker Path Insurance is available through the existing mobile app, and plans provide coverage regardless of operation type, commodities hauled or areas of service.

Get Ready for the Event of the Year in Driver Recruitment and Retention!

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:00
Attention all driver recruiting and retention professionals! The 23rd Annual Recruitment and Retention Conference returns February 25–27, 2026 — and this year, it's bigger, bolder, and more transformative than ever.

GM Ends BrightDrop Van Output in Setback for Canada Autos

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:57
The automaker is stopping the assembly line that made BrightDrop vans in Ontario. Its future was in doubt after GM announced in April it would halt production for months because of weak demand.

US-Canada Tariff Deal ‘Possible’ by Next Week, Carney Says

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:27
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is in “intensive negotiations” with the U.S. and that he expects to see President Donald Trump at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, next week. 

Sticky Supply Chain Limits Coca-Cola's Cane Sugar Rollout

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 09:56
The soft drink maker is limited by the U.S. supply of cane sugar and its ability to ramp up production in glass bottles, CFO John Murphy said.

Soybean Futures Hit 8-Week High on Hopes of US-China Deal

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 08:58
Amid a wide-ranging agenda of complex geopolitical and trade issues, Washington continues to press Beijing, the world’s largest agricultural importer, to increase purchases of soybeans. 

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