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GovernmentBusinessEquipment

GM Delays Cuts at Canada Plant Threatened by Trump’s Tariffs

The Detroit-based automaker will keep three shifts at its factory in Oshawa, Ontario, until at least Jan. 30.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Floats New Tariffs on China, India to Squeeze Russia

The president told European officials he’s willing to impose the tariffs on India and China — but only if EU nations do so as well.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Companies Expect Lower Sales in China on Tariffs

Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies that responded to a survey said the new tariffs have reduced expected revenue for their China operations in 2025.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Supreme Court to Take Up Question of Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court on Sept. 9 granted an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power to impose sweeping tariffs under federal law.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

FTR: Tariffs Pushing Freight, Truck Sales Rebound Into 2027

FTR Transportation Intelligence Senior Analyst Dan Moyer says weak freight demand, weak demand for commercial vehicles and excess inventory are keeping fleets from purchasing trucks.

September 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon Rival Temu Plots US Return With 60% Price Cuts

After months of turmoil from Donald Trump’s tariff changes, e-commerce platform Temu is charging back into the U.S. market with deep discounts to regain ground against rival Shein Group.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Farm Trade Deficit Widens to New Record as Imports Surge

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Diverts Aluminum Exports to Europe as US Tariffs Bite

Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising U.S. tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.

September 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Lula, Xi Blast Tariffs as BRICS Pushes Trade Unity

Brazil and China have come together to urge BRICS members to stand united in defense of a multilateral system they said is under threat by U.S. trade policies.

September 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Parcel Traffic to US Plunges After De Minimis Exemption Ends

Before the measure took effect, the postal union sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to express concerns about its impact.

September 8, 2025