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Government, Business, Logistics

Shipping Executives in Crisis Mode Over Tariff ‘Earthquake’

Global shipping executives gathered this week in Long Beach, Calif., for a major annual conference, then found themselves in crisis mode. 

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump’s Trade Policy Sparks Worries Over Food Prices

Plans to impose duties on American agriculture imports will boost the price of fruit and vegetables as well as sugar, coffee and meat. Executives have said consumers are pinching pennies.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump’s Oil Tariffs Set to Reshape Global Trade Flows

The world’s supply lines for cargoes of oil and fuel, which typically crisscross the globe, are about to get redrawn thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariffs Could Have Major Implications for Trucking

President Donald Trump on March 6 issued a second monthlong reprieve on a slate of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, just two days after implementing the long-threatened levies.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Continental to Pass Along Tariff Costs to Customers

Continental AG will try to pass on the cost of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to its customers, according to the German parts maker’s finance chief.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business

China Slaps Extra Tariffs on Major US Farm Imports

China responded to new U.S. tariffs by announcing March 4 it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico Follows China and Canada With Retaliatory Tariffs

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said March 4 that Mexico will respond to 25% tariffs imposed by the United States with its own retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business

Trump’s Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico Go Into Effect

President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect March 4, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by North American allies.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Canada Responds, Puts Tariffs on $107 Billion of US Products

Canada announced a package of counter-tariffs against U.S. products after President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will go ahead with levies against Canada and Mexico.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump Says Tariffs on Foreign Farm Goods Start April 2

The president did not clarify if this plan is part of a previously announced effort to enact so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners.

March 3, 2025