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WASHINGTON — The leaders of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank appealed to their 189 member countries Oct. 18 to resolve widening disagreements on trade and other issues, warning that the divisions threatened to make the consequences of a global slowdown even worse.

While the holiday shipping season is keeping import volume steady for some of the nation’s busiest ports, executives are raising concerns about the long-term effects an extended trade battle with China could have on exports, and business overall.

The ongoing Mack Trucks strike will temporarily idle the largest Volvo truck manufacturing facility in the world.

WASHINGTON — Congestion relief, climate resilience and transit accessibility are among the policies a small group of U.S. House lawmakers are promoting as Congress readies a comprehensive highway bill.

Truckers doing business in counties under quarantine are playing an unwitting role in the spread of the spotted lanternfly.

BRUSSELS — Britain and the European Union finally reached a new tentative Brexit deal Oct. 17. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson now faces the Herculean task of selling the accord to his recalcitrant Parliament.

The White House and House Democrats are increasingly upbeat that the stalled U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement can be amended and approved in Congress, despite the rancorous impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a survey to study truck parking issues.

Union Pacific released third-quarter financial results Oct. 16 that showed declines in net income and revenue, and also a quarterly record for operating ratio.

Port of Seattle is partnering with WeWork to attract younger workers to the maritime sector.