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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump’s Trade Tariffs

President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers

It’s unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

US Hits Canada Lumber With 34% Duties Even Before Tariffs

The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on U.S. materials costs even before  any new tariffs on the sector.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations

President Donald Trump’s orders since he took office have set goals for agencies to cut regulations where possible. DOT is asking for input from truckers, trade organizations and small businesses.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Directs Security Panel to Review US Steel Deal

President Donald Trump ordered a review of the potential sale of U.S. Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel Corp., opening the door to amend a decision by his predecessor to block the transaction.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Ancora Says Its US Steel Turnaround Plan Worth $75 a Share

Ancora Holdings Group has unveiled a turnaround plan for U.S. Steel that it estimates would deliver shareholders more than $75 per-share in value, if a takeover by Nippon Steel falls through.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting

Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry. There’s optimism that Washington won’t derail the process.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Digs In His Heels on Tariffs

President Donald Trump remained defiant on April 7 as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week.

April 7, 2025
Business, Logistics

Trade News: Port Fee Plans Could Upend Supply Chain

In addition to uncertainty around tariffs, other less-publicized issues are threatening to upend global supply chains.   

April 4, 2025