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Carney Hints Tariffs to Stay but Sees Negotiations Continuing

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 16:12
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney believes trade negotiations with the U.S. will “intensify” but sees little evidence the Trump administration is willing to completely drop tariffs.

Ford Promises Parade of Affordable Electric Vehicles

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 15:13
Ford's cheapest EV can be had for just shy of $38,000. That’s 22% less than Americans pay for a car on average. Even with EV purchase incentives scrapped, Ford promises lower prices.

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Continued to Slip in June

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 14:36
U.S. medium-duty truck sales in June lost more ground sequentially and when compared with the prior year, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Grassley Presses Senate to Tackle Cargo Theft Losses

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 14:31
The leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently called on colleagues to approve legislation designed to reduce cargo theft nationwide.

FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 13:57
The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.

Trump Says Deal With Indonesia Includes 19% Tariff

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 13:03
President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will see goods from the country face a 19% tariff, while U.S. exports will not be taxed.

Diesel Price Nudges Up 1.9¢ to $3.758 a Gallon

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:50
The national average diesel price ticked up for the second straight week, rising 1.9 cents a gallon to $3.758, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 15.

Nissan to Close Flagship Car Plant in Japan

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:00
Nissan plans to shutter vehicle output at its main domestic plant and transfer operations to a factory in Kyushu as it seeks to reduce costs and production capacity.

Stellantis to Halt Investments in Hydrogen Joint Venture

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 10:31
Stellantis will withdraw its support for the Symbio joint hydrogen-vehicle venture with Michelin and Forvia, putting the project’s future at risk.

EU Tariff Targets Include Boeing, US Cars and Bourbon

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 09:39
The EU has finalized a second list of countermeasures to target U.S. goods worth $84 billion, including Boeing aircraft, automobiles and bourbon if it decides to retaliate against tariffs.

Trump’s 50% Copper Tariffs Jolt US Market

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 09:07
Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on U.S. copper imports is just weeks away, and there are already signs that demand for the metal is drying up from Texas to New Jersey.

Joby to Double California Plant’s Output Capacity

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 08:36
Air taxi startup Joby Aviation plans to double aircraft output capacity at its main production site in California, just weeks after completing its first piloted test flights.

Inflation Rises in June to Highest Level Since February

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 07:52
Inflation rose last month to its highest level in four months as the cost of gas, food and groceries rose, reversing several months of cooling price pressures.

US to Inflict 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomato Imports

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 06:00
The U.S. government withdrew from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico governing tomato imports and will push forward with a new tariff of just over 17%.

Duffy Extends Marine Highway 848 Miles, Spurs River Economies

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 14:41
Kentucky’s barge business will benefit since three of its rivers now rank among four new marine highways designated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

Port of Los Angeles Experiences Busiest June on Record

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 14:24
The busiest trade hub in the U.S. saw container traffic rebound last month after a slump in May, as importers grapple with volatility driven by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Lucid’s CEO Warns of Price Hikes Even for American-Made Cars

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 13:58
The head of Lucid Group warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will drive up costs to build automobiles — even in the U.S.

Trump Threatens Russia With 100% Tariffs Over Ukraine

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 13:00
President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine.

Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:41
While most transactions in the movement of cars go smoothly, scams often lie in wait. The good news: Carriers already have the necessary tactics and tools to fight back.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 14, 2025

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 14, 2025 print edition.

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