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American and foreign companies can ride out federal tariff uncertainties by seeking business stability in states with favorable regulations, taxation policies and economic incentives.
Saddle Creek Logistics plans to lay off 54 employees at its facility in South Richmond, Va., as freight shipping worldwide slows down because of uncertainty over tariffs and the economy.
The court overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of Yellow Corp. approved the sale of a further seven terminals, according to a filing.
Aurora Innovation is putting a human back in front of the wheel of big rigs operating in Texas, reversing course less than three weeks after the company began commercial autonomous service.
Importers rushing to ship Chinese goods to the U.S. using a short reprieve from paralyzing tariffs could provide a much-needed boost to global freighters including Maersk and Cosco.
Canada’s finance minister said the government kept 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, disputing an Oxford Economics report that suggested it had paused the vast majority of those levies.
Walmart Names Company Veteran to Manage International Growth
Walmart selected a company veteran to fill a newly created role that aims to spark international growth, as the world’s largest retailer looks to bolster its overseas operations.
Nippon Steel Plans to Invest in US Steel, Reuters Says
Nippon Steel plans to invest $14 billion in U.S. Steel if the Trump administration approves the merger of the companies, Reuters reported.
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment to Beef Up US E-Commerce Division
The acquisition of Plainfield, Ind.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS is intended to boost DHL’s reach among small and midsize customers.
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