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Keystone Restarts Oil Pipeline After Leak Prompted Shutdown
The operator of the Keystone oil pipeline brought the conduit back into service, putting an end to a weeklong outage caused by an estimated 3,500-barrel spill in rural North Dakota.
Hong Kong Post Office to Stop Shipping Parcels to US
Hong Kong’s post office will stop shipping small parcels to the U.S. after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the city, the government said April 16.
Trump Trade War Sparks Run on US Warehouses
U.S. importers looking to sidestep Trump administration tariffs are seeking space in a type of warehouse that lets them stash merchandise for as long as five years without paying duties.
California to Sue to Stop Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said April 16 that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.
Trump to Join Trade Talks With Japanese at White House
President Donald Trump said he’s joining some of his top economic advisers on April 16 for negotiations at the White House over tariffs and trade with a top Japanese official.
Trump Looks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting
President Donald Trump signed a directive aimed at boosting the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure projects, part of an effort to speed the approval of new projects.
Mexico Halts Fuel Imports at Texas Border as Inspections Rise
Fuel shipments from Texas headed to Mexico have ground to a halt as the Mexican government cracks down on imports over tax payments.
Mississippi to Hike Motor Fuel Taxes for First Time in 38 Years
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves enacted legislation to implement rolling 3-cent annual hikes in gas and diesel excise taxes starting July 1 in a package of tax laws, including one eliminating state income tax.
DHL to Invest $1.1B in North American Health Care Logistics
The strategy is one leg of a more wide-ranging plan to raise the logistics giant’s revenue by 50% by 2030 by focusing on fast-growing and high-margin niche markets.
EU Expects US Tariffs to Stay as Talks Make Little Progress
The European Union and U.S. made scant progress bridging trade differences this week as U.S. officials indicated that the bulk of the U.S. tariffs imposed on the bloc will not be removed.
Trucking Leaders Warn of Lax Oversight in CDL Training
Leaders at two truck driving trade groups are expressing “serious concerns” to federal regulators that lax entry-level driver training enforcement may be jeopardizing public safety.
March Medium-Duty Truck Sales Dip 0.1% Year Over Year
Medium-duty truck sales also increased 26% sequentially from the 15,824 units reported in February. But notably, the results were dragged down by a lack of activity in Class 4.
Policymakers in Congress Introduce Cargo Theft Bill
Legislation designed to respond to industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft was recently introduced on Capitol Hill.
Diesel Price Drops 6¢ to $3.579 a Gallon
The national average diesel price reversed course and dropped 6 cents a gallon to $3.579, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 15.
Canada Exempts Tariffs on Automakers That Stay in Country
The Canadian government said it will allow automakers to import a number of U.S.-made cars and trucks without tariffs, as long as the companies keep manufacturing vehicles in Canada.
Caterpillar Appoints Joe Creed as CEO Starting May 1
Caterpillar Inc. said Joe Creed, a 28-year veteran of the U.S. machinery manufacturer, will be its next CEO.
Global Oil Surplus to Persist in 2026, IEA Says
The International Energy Agency slashed forecasts for global oil demand this year amid the trade war, and in its first detailed assessment of 2026 predicted a persistent supply surplus.
Trump’s China Ship Fees Set to Hit Global Shipping Giants
President Donald Trump has proposed a fee of at least $1 million each time a Chinese-operated or Chinese-built ship enters a U.S. port.
Lowe’s Homes in on Professional Customers in $1.3 Billion Deal
Lowe’s has agreed to buy an interior services provider for around $1.3 billion, the retailer’s latest effort to expand its footprint with professional contractors amid a soft housing market.
Trump Announces Chips, Drug Probes, Opening Door to Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s administration pressed forward with plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports by initiating probes led by the Commerce Department.