The two sides have been zeroing in on an agreement that would see the EU face 15% tariffs on most of its trade.
July 25, 2025Trucking Business News
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.
Trump Weighs Odds of Trade Deal With European Union
President Donald Trump put the odds of striking a trade deal with Europe to reduce the tariff rate on their imports at 50-50, even as diplomats from the trading bloc have expressed optimism.
July 25, 2025Lyft Plans to Launch Benteler Autonomous Shuttles in US
The driverless shuttles will initially be deployed in partnership with airports and cities, dovetailing with the company’s recent revival of pooled rides at U.S. airports.
July 25, 2025Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Could Start Rail Trend
Analysts have speculated that a Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern tie-up could leave the next-biggest companies in the industry — BNSF and CSX — to at least consider their own combinations.
July 25, 2025The Freight Broker of the Future
Automation, artificial intelligence and data science are transforming freight brokerage operations, increasing productivity and altering how brokers price freight and make decisions.
July 25, 2025Ryder Q2 Profit Boosted by Supply Chain Service Wins
Ryder System profit and revenue rose year over year in Q2 of 2025, benefiting from supply chain services wins and prices, plus a more stable truck sales, leasing and rental market.
July 24, 2025Trump Presses Powell to Lower Interest Rates During Tour
The pair spoke to reporters while overseeing restoration work being done at the Fed's headquarters, with the president and the central bank leader almost immediately arguing over its cost.
July 24, 2025India 'Confident' It's Nearing Trade Agreement With the US
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer “very dear friends.â€
July 24, 2025Amazon Gave Prime Shoppers More Time — Walmart Gained Sales
Amazon still dominates the $1.3 trillion e-commerce market in the U.S., capturing about 40 cents of every dollar spent online, and Walmart’s online metrics are growing from a smaller base.
July 24, 2025Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts: Safety & Compliance Strategies
Program Aired: July 24, 2 p.m. ET Learn how fleets can avoid catastrophic legal outcomes in today’s litigious environment. We’ll explore key trends, proactive safety strategies, and share insights from Fleetworthy experts on building a legally defensible safety and compliance culture.Â
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