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Government, Business, Logistics

EU Open to Cutting Tariffs to Avert US Trade War

The European Union is ready to discuss cutting tariffs on autos and other goods as it seeks to head off a trade war with the U.S., the bloc’s top trade official said Feb. 19 in Washington.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Concerns Drive Record Imports at Port of Los Angeles

The busiest trade hub in the U.S. moved more containers last month than in any previous January, as importers rushed to bring in goods before President Donald Trump's potential tariff hikes.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Signals 25% Tariffs on Auto, Tech, Drug Imports

President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2.

February 18, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump’s Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars

The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump’s Energy Council Looks to Fast-Track Oil Projects

“We have more energy than any other country and now we are unleashing it,” President Donald Trump said as he signed executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 14.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Federal Regulations

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to reduce regulations. The action could affect truck safety initiatives.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Deere Warns Tariffs Could Disrupt Farm Recovery

World farm machinery leader John Deere said the agriculture economy is finally showing signs of turning around, although looming tariffs could upend the nascent recovery.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

‘Armored Teslas’ Vanish From Government Procurement List

The State Department’s procurement forecast removed the mention of Elon Musk’s Tesla  in relation to a planned $400 million armored EV purchase after reports emerged about it on Feb. 12.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Bank of Canada Lowers Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow

Bank of Canada officials acknowledged that the economic uncertainty created by a potential trade battle supported their decision to cut interest rates last month.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

EU Trade Chief and Trump Officials Discuss Tariff Dispute

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic spoke with three top members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s incoming administration on how to find a solution to the brewing transatlantic trade dispute.

February 12, 2025