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Trump on July 31 announced tariffs of 15% on imports from South Korea that matched the rate for neighbor Japan, and a painful 25% levy on imports from India.

Trump said that goods from Mexico imported into the U.S. would continue to face a 25% tariff, and that autos would face a 25% tariff, while copper, aluminum and steel would be taxed at 50%.

Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.

A loss for the government would raise questions about the validity of Trump’s recent trade deals.

Prices rose 2.6% in June compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said July 31, up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May.

A pair of favorable financial outcomes tied to legal and business proceedings helped lift Werner Enterprises’ bottom-line results in the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 29.

The pact involves a reduction of the so-called reciprocal tariffs, especially on Pakistani exports, but no details on tariffs were shared by either side.

Ford warned profit this year will see a sharp drop on the growing fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, underscoring the policy shifts in Washington that are upending the auto industry.

Landstar System’s revenue and earnings declined from the prior year during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 29.

Key details remain sparse — or not immediately captured in writing. Here’s what we know about the agreements so far.

Roadrunner’s latest lanes add over 21,000 new miles of coverage across the U.S. and Canada and establish Kansas City as a major new hub, the company said July 24.

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C.H. Robinson delivered an earnings increase during the second quarter, despite lower revenue, with the execution of its strategic initiatives, the company reported July 30.

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Trump to Leverage Canada’s Palestine Stance in Trade Talks

Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canada if no deal is reached by Aug. 1.

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FMCSA Nominee Derek Barrs Moves to Senate Floor

Derek Barrs, nominated by President Donald Trump to the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily approved by the Commerce Committee July 30.

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Defense Bill Would Prioritize Restroom Access for Truckers

When Congress resumes its legislative calendar after the August recess, lawmakers will consider comprehensive defense policy legislation linked to the trucking sector.

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John Hess to Buy Back Toy Trucks From Chevron After Takeover

John Hess plans to buy back his family’s iconic toy truck business next year from Chevron after the oil giant bought his company this month.

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President Donald Trump on July 30 signed an executive order suspending the de minimis exemption, applying tariffs to low-value imports from all trading partners.

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The rule had "put the trucking industry on a path to economic ruin and would have crippled our supply chain, disrupted deliveries and raised prices," said ATA President Chris Spear.

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