President Donald Trump says he has asked China to immediately remove all tariffs on U.S. agricultural products in what could be a huge blessing for American farmers. But how will global trade flows change in the event of a deal?
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Companies Added 183,000 Workers in February
Companies added fewer workers to U.S. payrolls in February after a burst of hiring in the prior month that was stronger than previously reported, signaling that the labor market continues to underpin what may become the longest economic expansion on record this year.
March 6, 2019Tesla Probably Can’t Make Money in China, Morgan Stanley Says
Investors should keep their expectations about Tesla Inc.’s ability to operate profitably in China “very low,” Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote in a note, adding that he’s cautious about the country’s role in the carmaker’s long-term strategy and fundamental value.
March 6, 2019GM’s Cruze-Producing Ohio Plant Goes Idle
A sprawling General Motors assembly plant near Youngstown, Ohio, will be idled March 6 after more than 50 years producing cars and other vehicles, a move that will eliminate nearly 1,700 hourly positions by month’s end.
March 6, 2019TMC Annual Meeting Goes ‘Beyond the Frontier of Maintenance’
The evolution of trucks and truck maintenance is apparent in key highlights on the agenda for the upcoming annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.
March 14, 2019Maryland, CSX Apply Again for Federal Funding for Baltimore Tunnel Project
Maryland and CSX Transportation have submitted another application for federal money to heighten the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore so it can fit shipping containers stacked two high on freight trains — a project long sought by the Port of Baltimore, officials announced March 4.
March 5, 2019Target Soars as Rosy Full-Year Outlook Follows Brisk Holiday Sales
Target Corp. jumped the most in more than two months as it followed up strong holiday sales with upbeat projections for the current year, distancing itself from the travails of mall-based department stores.
March 5, 2019Trump Plans to End Key Trade Preferences for India, Turkey
President Donald Trump announced plans to end key trade preferences for India and Turkey, in the latest move by the United States to counter what it calls unfair trade practices.
March 5, 2019Musk Blindsided Tesla Staff With Store Wind Down, Sources Say
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk caught many employees by surprise with his announcement last week that the electric-car maker would close most stores and shift to online-only sales, according to three people familiar with the matter.
March 5, 2019US Indefinitely Delays Increased Tariffs on Chinese Goods
The United States has confirmed the country is postponing “until further notice” a scheduled tariff increase on Chinese goods, the latest sign that the world’s two largest economies could be headed toward a de-escalation of their trade dispute.
March 5, 2019