Ford is preparing to raise prices on cars rolling off assembly lines starting next month if President Donald Trump doesn’t deliver on the tariff relief he has hinted at for automakers.
April 17, 2025Trucking Business News
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Ford to Raise Car Prices This Summer Unless Tariffs Ease
Retail Sales Increase 1.4% in March Ahead of Tariffs
U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big-ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs kicked in.
April 17, 2025CSX Net Income Decreases 27% in First Quarter
CSX railroad’s profit fell 27% in the first quarter as two major construction projects contributed to a decline in shipments.
April 16, 2025J.B. Hunt Reports Small Dips in Revenue, Earnings for Q1
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported a slight decline in revenue as segment results dragged down top-line numbers during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 15.
April 16, 2025Governors, Senators Ask EPA to Back Biofuel Industry
Four governors and U.S. senators from 10 states are urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in separate letters to establish robust future Renewable Fuels Standards.
April 16, 2025Watch: Mack Trucks Unveils Newest Class 8 Model
Mack Trucks unveiled its newest Class 8 model, the Mack Pioneer, which officials touted as its most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to date. Â
April 16, 2025Transport Topics Wins Four Regional Awards From ASBPE
Transport Topics garnered four 2025 Mid-Atlantic Region Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
April 16, 2025Massachusetts, Maryland Tap Brakes on Clean Trucks Enforcement
Maryland and Massachusetts have temporarily scuttled enforcing their California-based heavy truck emissions laws in deference to manufacturer difficulties.
April 16, 2025DOT Advances $150 Million Grant for Port of Entry
The Department of Transportation recently announced it will proceed with a $150 million grant to build a road and port of entry facility along the San Diego-Baja California border region.
April 16, 2025WTO Slashes Global Trade Outlook on Trump Tariff Disruptions
The World Trade Organization slashed its forecast for merchandise trade this year as soaring U.S. tariffs and broader uncertainty hammer international commerce.
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