Cargo slowed at the Port of Long Beach last month but officials said they expect a bounceback in July because of the ongoing pause on tariffs.
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Alcoa Says Trump Tariff Added $115 Million in Aluminum Costs
Alcoa., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115 million in the second quarter.
July 17, 2025ArcBests Judy McReynolds to Retire as CEO at End of Year
McReynolds has spent 28 years with ArcBest, including the past 15 as CEO. She was ArcBests chief financial officer before becoming the top executive.
July 17, 2025PepsiCo Overcomes Lagging US Sales in Strong Q2
PepsiCo reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the second quarter despite sluggish North American sales.
July 17, 2025Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants
Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges to reinforce the arteries of the American economy while $35 million went to port improvements.
July 17, 2025Uber Partners With Lucid, Nuro to Launch Robotaxis in 2026
Uber is teaming up with electric vehicle maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi fleet.
July 17, 2025Volvo Q2 Profit Halves on US Truck, Battery-Electric Weakness
Volvo reported better-than expected second-quarter earnings as signs of a recovery in Europe helped offset weak demand for trucks in North America.
July 17, 2025Walmart Eliminates Hundreds of Store-Support, Training Jobs
Walmart is cutting hundreds of store-support roles, its latest move to simplify the structure of the worlds largest retailer.
July 17, 2025Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says
Tesla hasnt done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.
July 17, 2025Trump Says Coca-Cola Agrees to Use Cane Sugar for US Coke
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to use cane sugar in Coke beverages sold in the U.S.
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