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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

Trudeau Expects a Trade War for the Foreseeable Future

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

March 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Startup Edison Motors Ramps Up Hybrid Class 8 Production

The company will begin its first small production run in a new 305-acre manufacturing facility in Golden, British Columbia, founder and CEO Chace Barber told Transport Topics.

March 6, 2025
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Sales Rise 3.5% Year Over Year in January

Used Class 8 truck sales beat sequential and year-ago comparisons in January, ACT Research reported.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs

Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giants efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trumps Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trumps call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

US Trade Deficit Surges to a Record Ahead of Trump Tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in January as companies scrambled to secure goods from overseas before President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on the largest U.S. trading partners.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

Chinas Commerce Head: There Are No Winners in a Trade War

China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are no winners in a trade war.

March 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Bot Auto Plans Driver-Out Autonomous Trucking Pilot in 2025

Autonomous trucking startup Bot Auto announced that it intends to begin its first driver-out commercial freight operations this year with a pilot program in Texas.

March 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volkswagen Introduces ID. EVERY1, Its Most Affordable EV

The model will offer more than 155 miles of range and is the last piece of the puzzle for VWs next-generation lineup, said Thomas Schaefer, CEO of the brand.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Iowa Shutters Biodiesel Output on Federal Policy Uncertainty

Iowa biodiesel plants are operating at minimum or completely stopping production amid uncertainty over the future of renewable fuel and tax credit policies.

March 5, 2025