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Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.
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.
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.
Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Oct. 7, and the president described the disagreements as “natural conflicts” because they’re competing for the same business.
Freight cycles typically last 14 to 15 months, according to Werner CEO Derek Leathers, but the current downswing has gone on for double that. “It’s the worst one I’ve ever seen."
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.
Walmart to Open $300M Fulfillment Center in North Carolina
The facility is expected to open in 2027, and will ship large items to consumers, sometimes for next-day delivery.
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.
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.
Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals
President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.
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