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Trump Plans to Hike Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%

President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries.

July 11, 2025
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Trump’s 50% Copper Tariff Could Rattle US Supply Chains

U.S. buyers of copper will pay a high price if President Donald Trump pushes ahead with a 50% tariff on refined metal as opposed to products such as wiring, according to producers and analysts.

July 10, 2025
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Unilever Sells Venezuelan Ice Cream Unit to Mack de Venezuela

Unilever sold its Venezuelan ice cream business to truck dealer Mack de Venezuela, as a renewed bout of high inflation and political uncertainty hits the Andean nation’s private sector.

July 10, 2025
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JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Flags Complacency on Tariff Threat

In the wide-ranging comments, Dimon also said he believes the Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates — even as the market indicates otherwise.

July 10, 2025
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Geopolitical Chaos Continues to Roil Trucking Industry

The trucking industry is wrestling with an unclear market trajectory forged through a combination of chaotic geopolitical negotiations and enduring market weakness.

July 10, 2025
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Tesla to Start Robotaxi Service in California and Arizona

CEO Elon Musk predicted on his social media service X that Tesla robotaxis could launch in the San Francisco Bay area “probably in a month or two,” pending regulatory approvals.

July 10, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Combat Distracted Driving with Data-Driven Insights

Program Aired: July 10, 2 p.m. ET Distracted driving is one of the greatest risks on our roads, especially in physical operations, where the stakes are high with heavier vehicles and dynamic environments.

July 10, 2025
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New FedEx Hub in Detroit Moves 12,000 Packages an Hour

FedEx recently opened a new facility on a sprawling piece of land at Detroit Metro Airport, loading it with new technology that helps move 12,000 packages an hour faster and more efficiently. 

July 10, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Used Truck Market Grapples With Instability in May

Used Class 8 truck sales, prices and mileage faced downward pressure from uncertain market conditions during May, ACT Research reported.

July 10, 2025
Business

Chocolate Maker Ferrero to Buy Kellogg in $3.1 Billion Deal

Ferrero International agreed to acquire WK Kellogg for an enterprise value of $3.1 billion, pushing the Italian family-owned candy business further into the lucrative U.S. market.

July 10, 2025