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President Donald Trump said U.S. and Chinese negotiators will resume trade talks on June 9 in London, as the world’s two largest economies look to resolve a simmering dispute over tariffs.

A court fight over President Donald Trump’s decision to end a U.S. policy that exempted small-value packages from China from tariffs is moving ahead over the administration’s opposition.

Japan and the U.S. have begun trade negotiations, with media reports suggesting Tokyo’s delegation is trying to win a reprieve from the tariffs by pledging to make more cars in the U.S. 

Most Canadians say they plan to shun U.S. travel this summer as the trade war between the two countries continues, according to a poll by Leger Marketing.

Business expect to pass through roughly half of tariff-related expenses to U.S. consumers still reeling from the pandemic-era inflation surge, according to a new survey.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced that Dutch company NewCold will spend $275 million on a high-tech storage facility near the Port of Baltimore that is expected to create about 150 jobs.

Wall Street is reining in expectations for Tesla deliveries as the Elon Musk-run automaker struggles with waning consumer demand and the threat of reduced U.S. federal incentives for EVs.

Electric truck maker Bollinger Motors will live on after it emerged from receivership with a new CEO and ownership structure.

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Walmart said shoppers are still spending about the same as they did a year or two ago, with a focus on food and essentials over discretionary purchases.

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Herc Rentals Closes $3.9 Billion Merger With H&E

“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,” said Herc CEO Larry Silber.

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Kendra Tucker Exits as Truckstop CEO, Scott Moscrip Returns

The move brings the longtime freight technology executive back to the company he founded in 1995, as Truckstop undergoes a leadership shift during what it called a “pivotal” period.

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Fleet Margins Set to Shrink Again in 2025, CSCMP Finds

Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration, and the consequent aversion to risk, are a major reason why there is no clear trajectory for recovery, the study’s authors warned.

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As artificial intelligence continues to advance, technology developers are beginning to introduce AI-powered virtual agents and assistants that could change how logistics work is done.

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While continuing to endure a stubbornly slow freight market recovery, the largest third-party logistics providers in North America also face a murky outlook for international trade.

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