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Government, Business, Equipment

Farm Machinery’s Slump Lingers as Tariffs Add Risks

Farmers are still delaying equipment purchases a President Donald Trump’s tariffs cloud demand for crops and risk further extending a yearslong slump in the sector.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms

Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

General Motors Trims 2025 Guidance

General Motors is lowering its profit expectations for the year as the carmaker braces for a potential impact from auto tariffs as high as $5 billion in 2025.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business

EU to Present Trade Proposals to US Negotiators Next Week

The European Union is planning to share a paper with the U.S. next week that will set out a package of proposals to kick-start trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Stockpiled EV Batteries From Asia Before Trump Tariffs

Rivian quietly built a reserve of electric vehicle batteries from Asia ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, giving the company a measure of insurance against economic upheaval.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Ford to Hold Off on Price Increases to Assess Rivals' Actions

Ford Motor Co. won’t increase the price of its vehicles until it sees how competing carmakers respond to higher costs imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Caterpillar Expects Lower 2025 Sales if Trump Tariffs Stay

Caterpillar expects slightly lower sales this year if Trump administration tariffs remain in place and the economy dips into a recession in the second half.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Shipments From China Fall as Tariffs Loom

American businesses are canceling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Signs Order Providing Relief From Auto Tariffs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing the impact of his auto tariffs, yielding to weeks of intense lobbying from automakers, parts suppliers and car dealers.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Replacement Truck Tire Prices to Rise in May Due to Tariffs

Market observers say fleets can expect more replacement tire price hikes in the coming weeks and months as tariffs on rubber imports are passed through to customers.

April 29, 2025