General News
US-Canada Tariff Deal ‘Possible’ by Next Week, Carney Says
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
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
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.
Knight-Swift to Unify LTL Brands Under AAA Cooper
AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express and DHE Transportation would all be housed under the one brand from the start of 2026, President and CEO Charlie Prickett wrote.
Phillips 66 Plans First California-Bound Fuel Pipeline
The pipeline project will carry fuels from as far away as the Midwest to augment supplies sent by refiners in Washington State and Asia.
Walmart Lures Cautious Holiday Shoppers With Cheap Turkeys
Walmart has been keeping food prices competitive in a bid to pick up market share. Its grocery business is less exposed to import duties than consumer products like car seats and apparel.
Vessels Clog China Ports as Fees on US Ships Begin
Beijing and Washington have sparred over shipping, with China introducing a hefty extra fee on vessels known to have American links, following a similar U.S. move.
GM Raises Outlook on Strong Truck Demand
CEO Mary Barra thanked President Donald Trump for extending through 2030 a tariff discount on some imports for carmakers that produce and sell completed automobiles in the U.S.