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Kristalina Georgieva

The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but Kristalina Georgieva says that resilience may not last.

As Roustan Hockey faces a trade war launched by President Donald Trump, the disruption underscores the broader turmoil that’s left the Canadian economy reeling.

Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.

President Donald Trump said 25% duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks would begin Nov. 1, the latest expansion of his tariff regime aimed at protecting domestic industries.

The Trump administration is considering canceling about $12 billion in energy projects, including funding for hydrogen ventures backed by U.S. oil majors, according to a list seen by Bloomberg.

A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.

Marshall Witt's appointment marks a return to familiar ground. He spent 15 years at FedEx earlier in his career, including in senior finance leadership positions at FedEx Freight.

Companies that paid the $165 billion in customs duties collected so far this fiscal year won’t have an easy time getting their money back.

Exxon is the first of the oil majors to post quarterly earnings guidance and often sets the trend for the industry.

U.S. port fees on China-built vessels are due to commence Oct. 14.

Details on how the levies would be imposed and collected were scant as of Oct. 2, which kept truck makers understandably tight-lipped about the potential impact.

Stellantis is focused on reclaiming the success of the Jeep brand and considering fresh investment into Dodge, which could result in a new Dodge V8 muscle car, and possibly the Chrysler brand.

Worker at Eaton factory in Mexico

Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.

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WTO: Full Drag of Trump Tariffs to Hit Trade Growth in 2026

Merchandise trade volumes are forecast to rise 2.4% this year, the Geneva-based forum said in a report Oct. 7 — much faster than the 0.9% growth it predicted in August.

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US Seeks Significant Concessions on EU Trade Deal

The new demands come as the two sides prepare to negotiate the next steps of this summer’s trade deal, which set a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the U.S.

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DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects

The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.’s SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.

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US Chicken Prices Fall 18% From Summer Peak

Tyson Foods, JBS and Cargill have leaned on poultry profits to cushion losses at their beef businesses, which have been impacted by the worst U.S. cattle shortage in decades.

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