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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

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US Ports Show Mixed Results in June

“July may be our peak season month as retailers and manufacturers bring orders in earlier than usual, then brace for trade uncertainty," said Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka.

July 31, 2025
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XPO Reports Unchanged Revenue at $2.08 Billion for Q2

The Greenwich, Conn.-based less-than-truckload carrier posted net income of $106 million, or 89 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending June 30.

July 31, 2025
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FMCSA Nominee Derek Barrs Moves to Senate Floor

Derek Barrs, nominated by President Donald Trump to the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily approved by the Commerce Committee July 30.

July 31, 2025
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C.H. Robinson Reports Earnings Growth on Lower Revenue

C.H. Robinson delivered an earnings increase during the second quarter, despite lower revenue, with the execution of its strategic initiatives, the company reported July 30.

July 31, 2025
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Trump Announces 90-Day Negotiating Period With Mexico

Trump said that goods from Mexico imported into the U.S. would continue to face a 25% tariff, and that autos would face a 25% tariff, while copper, aluminum and steel would be taxed at 50%.

July 31, 2025
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Trump Tariff Power at Risk After Skepticism by Appeals Court

President Donald Trump’s authority to issue sweeping global tariffs under an emergency law was met with skepticism at a federal appeals court hearing July 31, a day before higher rates are set to start.

July 31, 2025
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Pakistan, US Sign Trade Deal to Drill Oil, Boost Market Ties

The pact involves a reduction of the so-called reciprocal tariffs, especially on Pakistani exports, but no details on tariffs were shared by either side.

July 31, 2025
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Ford Sees Profit Drop With Tariff Cost Rising to $2 Billion

Ford warned profit this year will see a sharp drop on the growing fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, underscoring the policy shifts in Washington that are upending the auto industry.

July 31, 2025
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Key Inflation Gauge Rises as Tariffs Lift Consumer Prices

Prices rose 2.6% in June compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said July 31, up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May.

July 31, 2025
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Aurora Begins Nighttime Autonomous Truck Service

Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.

July 31, 2025