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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs

Truck manufacturers are set to raise the prices of new Class 8 tractors as early as May as a result of tariffs on U.S. imports, with further hikes likely on the way.

April 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Equips Some Drivers in Europe With Defibrillators

Amazon.com Inc. equipped some delivery vans in Europe with defibrillators to see if drivers crisscrossing residential areas could speed up aid to heart attack victims.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business

Inflation Fell in March Ahead of Tariff Impact

U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business

EU Pauses Tariff Retaliation for 90 Days to Match Trump Move

The EU’s executive commission said April 10 it will put trade retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his new tariffs and leave room for negotiation.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Orders Musk’s DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding

President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update

President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025
Business, Logistics

Vertical Cold Storage Buys Michigan Facility

Distribution center developer and operator Vertical Cold Storage purchased Arctic Logistics’ Canton, Mich., facility for an undisclosed sum at the start of April.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Breaking News

Trump Pauses Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on April 9 abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

April 9, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private

Thyssenkrupp Weighs Exit Options for Logistics Unit

Thyssenkrupp is exploring exit options for its materials trading unit that could be valued at as much as $2.2 billion in a deal, as the industrial conglomerate looks to streamline operations.

April 9, 2025