Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said April 1 his government is making last-ditch efforts to get President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs.
April 1, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Japan to Push for US Auto Tariffs Exemption
Government, Business
Reciprocal Tariffs Will Overturn Decades of Trade Policy
The “reciprocal’’ tariffs that President Donald Trump is set to announce April 2 are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike.
April 1, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
Carmakers Race to Persuade Trump to Temper Tariffs
Automakers are attempting to sway the Trump administration on tariffs, contending that levies on the thousands of parts they source abroad could have catastrophic effects on the industry.
April 1, 2025Government, Business, Equipment
House Pursues Repeal of Federal Excise Tax
Legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 31, 2025Government, Business
Safety: DOT’s Oral-Fluid Drug Testing Raises Concerns
Oral-fluid drug testing for marijuana has a shorter detection window, up to 72 hours after use, which could increase marijuana use among truckers, experts say. Story by Eric Miller. Â
March 31, 2025Government, Business
Trump to Unveil ‘Country-Based’ Tariffs April 2
President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on April 2 during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokesperson said.
March 31, 2025Business, Equipment, Fuel
Westport Trims Q4 Loss, Renews Heavy-Duty Truck Focus
Westport Fuel Systems posted declines in Q4 and full-year net income as the equipment maker advanced its joint venture with Volvo Group and announced the sale of its light-duty business.
March 31, 2025Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective
Perspective: The Split Personalities of Musk and Tesla
The publicly espoused viewpoints of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his own company regarding electric vehicles appear to be at odds.
March 31, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Isuzu to Launch Classes 6-7 Battery-Electric Trucks in 2027
Truck maker Isuzu will launch a battery-electric version of its Class 6 and Class 7 F-series medium-duty trucks in 2027, rather than 2026 as initially expected.
March 31, 2025Government, Business, Technology
Northvolt Cuts Workforce to 1,700 as Part of Bankruptcy
Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB will continue to operate in Sweden with a staff of 1,700 while its remaining employees will be laid off.
March 31, 2025