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GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says Aug. 1 Tariff Deadline Wont Be Extended

President Donald Trump said he would not offer any extensions to a new Aug. 1 deadline for nations to begin paying so-called reciprocal tariffs.

July 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck to Double Defense Business, Cut 5,000 Jobs

Daimler Truck said it plans to double the size of its defense business by 2030 as it seeks to profit from higher military spending globally, and will cut 5,000 jobs in Germany.

July 8, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

A Look at the 14 Countries That Received Trade Letters

Here's a look at the 14 countries that received letters from President Donald Trump outlining higher tariffs theyll face if they dont make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.

July 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Some Sellers Sit Out Amazon Prime Day Over Tariffs

Amazons Prime Day is slamming into President Donald Trumps trade war, with ever-shifting tariffs prompting some brands to sit out the sale and some shoppers hinting they plan to pull back.

July 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Ram Pickup Trucks Back in NHTSA Probe After 7 Injuries

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating whether earlier recalls of more than 1 million Ram pickups did enough to address a flaw that could lead to trucks rolling away unexpectedly.

July 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Fed Sees 9% Chance Rates Fall Back to Zero

The Federal Reserve cant assume its benchmark lending rate wont return to zero at some point in the future, according to a group of New York Fed researchers.

July 7, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Daimler Truck Sets $2.34 Billion Share Buyback

Daimler Truck will buy back $2.34 billion of its own shares, continuing a policy of returning cash to shareholders while managing the transition to low-emission vehicles.

July 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trump Sends Tariff Threat Letters to Allied Nations

The letters issued July 7 so far appeared to largely be a novel method of again punting a looming July 9 deadline for so-called reciprocal tariffs until at least the beginning of August.

July 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Nissan to Sell $1 Billion Convertible Bonds for Recovery

Nissan plans to sell about $5 billion in debt to help fund CEO Ivan Espinosas turnaround of the ailing automaker, part of a broader financing initiative to keep operations on track.

July 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Oregon Backs $100 Million Coos Bay Container Terminal

Oregon lawmakers on June 30 approved $100 million for a new container terminal at the Port of Coos Bay, propelling the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port from proposal to construction plan.

July 7, 2025