President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest the platform’s U.S. operations — this time until Dec. 16 — staving off a shutdown of the app in the U.S.
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Study Finds US Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck Prices Rising
Prices of U.S. Class 8 battery-electric trucks are on the rise at the same time as their European counterparts decline, according to a recent study.
September 16, 2025Thyssenkrupp Gets Offer From India’s Jindal for Steel Unit
The steel division, which employs 26,000 people, has been weighed down by soaring energy bills, rising interest rates and chronically low steel prices.Â
September 16, 2025Democrats Aim to Force Senate Vote on Canada, Brazil Tariffs
Sen. Tim Kaine says he will introduce two separate bipartisan resolutions this week that would terminate the national emergencies that Trump declared to justify the tariffs.
September 16, 2025NHTSA Investigates Tesla Door Handle Failures
Safety agency cites incidents in which exterior door handles stopped working and trapped children inside.
September 16, 2025Mack Remanufacturing Unit Celebrates Golden Anniversary
The remanufacturing facilities’ output constitutes more than 25 different product lines, from engines and transmissions to coolant pumps and NOx sensors.
September 16, 2025Performance Food, US Foods Agree to Evaluate Possible Deal
The companies will evaluate regulatory issues and cost savings of a deal, according to a statement. The accord doesn’t assure a transaction will be proposed.
September 16, 2025Rivian Breaks Ground on $5 Billion Georgia Plant
The groundbreaking is proceeding despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back EV tax credits, starting Sept. 30.
September 16, 2025Geotab Launches AI Dashcam to Enhance Fleet Safety
In a recent pilot, the voice coaching functionality helped reduce tailgating by 90% and mobile phone use by 95%, Geotab said in the Sept. 15 announcement.
September 16, 2025US Tariff of 15% on Japan Auto Exports Kicks In Today
The auto sector accounts for the biggest component of Japan’s exports to the U.S. and serves as a pillar of employment and a trendsetter for wage growth.
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