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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Equipment: Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs

The latest on how the Trump administration's approach to tariffs is impacting OEMs in the trucking industry.    

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Walmart Amps Up Discounts to Lure Cost-Conscious Customers

Walmart Inc. is doubling down on discounts, a move to drum up demand and grow market share in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Private

United Rentals May Benefit From Tariff Chaos

United Rentals Inc. could benefit from the unpredictability over tariffs as customers become weary of ownership.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Targets Chinese Cranes, Risking Burden for US Ports

Chinese cranes used at ports are the latest target of the Trump administration’s attempt to boost domestic manufacturing, even as no U.S. industry for the equipment exists.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Orders Truck Import Probe, Setting Stage for Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s administration started an investigation into the need for tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts, an expansion of his trade war.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business

China Says There Are No Negotiations With US Over Tariffs

China on April 24 denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were in active negotiations over tariffs, saying the suggestion was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.”

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed Without Congress

The suit argues that Congress didn’t grant Trump the necessary authority to impose the tariffs and national trade policy “now hinges on the president’s whims."

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Hasn’t Offered Unilateral Tariff Cuts on China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is looking at multiple factors regarding China beyond just tariffs — including non-tariff barriers.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Floats ‘Substantial’ China Tariff Cuts in Trade Deal

President Donald Trump said he plans to be “very nice” to China in any trade talks and that tariffs will drop if the countries can reach a deal, a sign he may be backing down from his tough stance.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Volvo Q1 Profit Falls 29% as Tariffs Cloud Outlook

Volvo Group profit slumped 29% year over year in the first quarter of 2025 as uncertainty around tariffs and the impact on global trade hurt truck demand in North America and Europe.

April 23, 2025