Daimler Truck said it plans to double the size of its defense business by 2030 as it seeks to profit from higher military spending globally, and will cut 5,000 jobs in Germany.
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A Look at the 14 Countries That Received Trade Letters
Here's a look at the 14 countries that received letters from President Donald Trump outlining higher tariffs theyll face if they dont make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.
July 8, 2025Some Sellers Sit Out Amazon Prime Day Over Tariffs
Amazons Prime Day is slamming into President Donald Trumps trade war, with ever-shifting tariffs prompting some brands to sit out the sale and some shoppers hinting they plan to pull back.
July 8, 2025Ram Pickup Trucks Back in NHTSA Probe After 7 Injuries
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating whether earlier recalls of more than 1 million Ram pickups did enough to address a flaw that could lead to trucks rolling away unexpectedly.
July 7, 2025Fed Sees 9% Chance Rates Fall Back to Zero
The Federal Reserve cant assume its benchmark lending rate wont return to zero at some point in the future, according to a group of New York Fed researchers.
July 7, 2025Trump Sends Tariff Threat Letters to Allied Nations
The letters issued July 7 so far appeared to largely be a novel method of again punting a looming July 9 deadline for so-called reciprocal tariffs until at least the beginning of August.
July 7, 2025Nissan to Sell $1 Billion Convertible Bonds for Recovery
Nissan plans to sell about $5 billion in debt to help fund CEO Ivan Espinosas turnaround of the ailing automaker, part of a broader financing initiative to keep operations on track.
July 7, 2025Oregon Backs $100 Million Coos Bay Container Terminal
Oregon lawmakers on June 30 approved $100 million for a new container terminal at the Port of Coos Bay, propelling the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port from proposal to construction plan.
July 7, 2025Diesels Supply Crunch Leaves Market Hungry for Barrels
U.S. stockpiles of diesel products have dropped to the lowest for the time of year since 1996, while in Europe benchmark futures are signaling a tight market.
July 7, 2025Trump Shifts Tariff Start to Aug. 1 as Deal Deadline Looms
U.S. officials signaled that trading partners will have until Aug. 1 before the tariffs kick in. Trading partners face a July 9 deadline to reach a deal.
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