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EU to Accept Trump’s Universal Tariff, Seeks Key Exemptions

The EU  is willing to accept a trade arrangement with the U.S. that includes a 10% universal tariff on many of the bloc’s exports, but wants the U.S. to commit to lower rates on key sectors.

June 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure

The U.K. is planning to keep its digital services tax, after Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped Canada’s levy to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump’s administration.

June 30, 2025
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Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms.

June 30, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Musk Says First Tesla Drove Itself From Factory to Customer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla Model Y SUV drove itself from the company’s factory near Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home in the company’s latest move to showcase its push into autonomous driving.

June 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100

NMFTA LTL Freight Code Update Spurs C.H. Robinson AI Tool

C.H. Robinson has rolled out a generative AI agent to automate freight classification as the National Motor Freight Classification system prepares for major changes effective July 19.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax

President Donald Trump said he was ending all discussions with Canada after claiming the country moved to implement a digital services tax, and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate.

June 27, 2025
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Spear: After Emissions Wins, Trucking Can Focus Elsewhere

Policy wins on commercial vehicle emissions have allowed industry leaders to shift their attention to other pressing issues, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

What's Next for Electric Trucks?

The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.

June 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Walmart Opens Maryland Hub to Fill 100,000 Prescriptions a Day

Walmart has opened a pharmacy hub in Maryland where robots and dynamic weighing systems will help fill 100,000 prescriptions per day for shipments to 16 states and Washington, D.C.

June 27, 2025