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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.

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Switzerland’s President Rushes to Washington to Avert Tariffs

Trump last week announced that exports of Swiss goods to the U.S. will face a 39% tariff starting Aug. 7.

August 5, 2025
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Shipbuilder Sued Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine, the owners of the Dali, filed the lawsuit last week against Hyundai Heavy Industries in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

August 5, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trade Gap Narrows to Tightest Since 2023 on Drop in Imports

The goods and services trade gap shrank 16% from the prior month to $60.2 billion, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 5.

August 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Caterpillar Misses Profit Estimates as Tariffs Push Up Costs

Caterpillar — seen as a bellwether of the health of the global economy — saw total sales slip in both construction and resource industries.

August 5, 2025
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Trailer Flooring Market Sees Few Changes, R&D Spending Grows

Some products have been tweaked over the years, but the basics of trailer flooring have remained constant, said Mark Glasgow, chief of sales at trailer manufacturer Utility Trailer.

August 5, 2025
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Copper Gains After Trump Spares Refined Metal From Tariff

Copper rose as traders digested President Donald Trump’s decision to spare the most traded form of the metal from his 50% tariff, while a mine accident in Chile raised supply concerns. 

August 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Bulk Container Manufacturer to Invest $31 Million in Missouri

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe welcomed a $31 million expansion by a unit of Schütz Container Systems in an investment targeting Midwest customers by the maker of intermediate bulk containers.

August 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Confirms FTA Leader Marc Molinaro

The newly confirmed administrator will play a central role in implementing Secretary Sean Duffy’s vision for the Department of Transportation.

August 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Crop Futures Hover Near Seasonal Lows

Corn is holding above the key psychological threshold of $4 a bushel with America’s most widely grown crop on track for a record harvest. Meanwhile, soybeans have drifted below $10 a bushel.

August 4, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says US to Hike India’s Tariffs Over Russian Oil Buys

Trump last week announced a 25% rate on Indian exports. He also threatened more duties if India continued to buy oil from Russia.

August 4, 2025