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Key Inflation Gauge Rises as Americans Cut Back on Spending

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 08:22
A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans cut back on their spending.

Trump Says US Signed China Trade Deal, Gives No Details

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:58
The U.S. and China have signed an agreement on trade, President Donald Trump said, adding he expects to soon have a deal with India. Trump didn't provide any details about the agreement.

Uber May Fund Kalanick’s Bid to Buy Pony AI’s US Arm

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 15:39
Kalanick would run Pony if the deal is completed while continuing to lead his current company, CloudKitchens, the report cited the people as saying. Financial details were not known.

Canada Faces Steel Job Cuts as US Tariff Pressure Mounts

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 15:03
A group of Canadian steel producers said the government’s plan to restrict foreign steel imports isn’t strong enough and warned that the industry is set to shed thousands more jobs.

Mack, International Buy Environmental Credits From Nikola

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:53
Mack Trucks and International Motors were two of the three winners in an auction of environmental credits owned by bankrupt hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck maker Nikola, according to documents.

Truck Tonnage Ticks Down 0.1% Sequentially in May

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:00
The freight market has remained choppy, with demand not demonstrating any clear patterns during the month of May, American Trucking Associations reported June 24.

CVSA Brake Inspection Blitz Takes Out Nearly 10% of CMVs

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 13:19
Unsafe brake-related problems led to nearly 10% of some 4,560 commercial motor vehicles being taken out of service in a single day of inspections conducted recently in North America.

English Skills Tied to CMV Safety in Volpe Center Findings

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 13:09
The three-pronged study examined available data, observed commercial motor vehicle drivers during their regular schedules and included interviews with a wide range of stakeholders.

US Trade Partners Wary of Signing Deals

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:47
Tariff negotiations are running into roadblocks, as partners including Japan, India and the EU balk at signing deals without knowing how badly they’ll be hit by separate levies on exports.

Supply Chain Safeguards Would Receive Boost in DHS Bill

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:29
House funding leaders on June 24 approved a fiscal 2026 spending plan for homeland security programs meant to boost supply chain safety initiatives.

May Cargo Slips at Largest US Ports for First Time in Months

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:10
U.S. port activity softened in May as tariffs weighed on trade, ending months of gains at Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland and Seattle/Tacoma.

EU Firms Up Trade Strategy Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Deadline

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 10:48
EU leaders are set to debate their strategy in response to President Donald Trump’s trade war, with the choices coming down to accepting an unbalanced deal or risking escalation by striking back.

Global Goods Trade Accelerates as Tariff Fears Speed Imports

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 10:12
Global merchandise trade accelerated in the World Trade Organization’s latest assessment, with a surge in imports tied to tariff stockpiling outweighing a slowdown in export orders.

Merchandise-Trade Deficit Widens on Exports Drop

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 09:14
The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May on the biggest drop in exports since the onset of the pandemic, while imports were little changed.

US Ethanol Set to Wipe Out UK Production

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 08:41
One of only two major ethanol plants in Britain has begun shutdown procedures as a flood of U.S. duty-free products looks set to wipe out production in the U.K.

Economy Shrank 0.5% in Q1, Worse Than Estimated

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 07:53
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.5% annual pace from January through March as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business, the Commerce Department reported June 26.

Cattle Herds Grow After 70-Year Low, JBS Foresees Recovery

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 15:59
U.S. ranchers are moving to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies, according to top producer JBS.

Powell: Tariff Impact on Prices Still Unclear

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 15:19
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on June 25 said the U.S. central bank is still struggling to determine the impact of tariffs on consumer prices.

Fleet Operators Cite Safety, Efficiency Gains With In-Cab Tech

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 14:11
Transportation and safety executives outlined how they’ve improved safety, efficiency and driver satisfaction through technology implementation at Samsara's user conference.

Trump Threatens Double Tariffs on Spain Over NATO Budget

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 14:01
“You’re the only country that is not paying. I don’t know what the problem is,” Trump said when asked about Spain balking at paying 5% of their GDP on defense.

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