The “reciprocal’’ tariffs that President Donald Trump is set to announce April 2 are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike.
April 1, 2025Government, Business
Reciprocal Tariffs Will Overturn Decades of Trade Policy
Government, Business, Equipment
Carmakers Race to Persuade Trump to Temper Tariffs
Automakers are attempting to sway the Trump administration on tariffs, contending that levies on the thousands of parts they source abroad could have catastrophic effects on the industry.
April 1, 2025Government, Fuel
Diesel Price Rises 2.5¢ to $3.592 a Gallon
The national average diesel price bumped up 2.5 cents to $3.592 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 31.
March 31, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
House Pursues Repeal of Federal Excise Tax
Legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 31, 2025Government, Business
Safety: DOT’s Oral-Fluid Drug Testing Raises Concerns
Oral-fluid drug testing for marijuana has a shorter detection window, up to 72 hours after use, which could increase marijuana use among truckers, experts say. Story by Eric Miller. Â
March 31, 2025Government, Business
Trump to Unveil ‘Country-Based’ Tariffs April 2
President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on April 2 during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokesperson said.
March 31, 2025Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective
Perspective: The Split Personalities of Musk and Tesla
The publicly espoused viewpoints of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his own company regarding electric vehicles appear to be at odds.
March 31, 2025Government, Business, Technology
Northvolt Cuts Workforce to 1,700 as Part of Bankruptcy
Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB will continue to operate in Sweden with a staff of 1,700 while its remaining employees will be laid off.
March 31, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Car Shoppers Race to Beat Tariff Price Increases
Edmunds projects Q1 car sales totaling 3.8 million vehicles, the strongest start to the year since 2021. Promised U.S. tariffs could jack up sticker prices once inventories are depleted.
March 31, 2025Government, Business
Trump, Carney Talk, Plan Meeting After Canada’s Election
President Donald Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two would meet after Canada’s election, amid an intensifying tariff war between the allies.
March 28, 2025