Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.
March 28, 2025Trucking Business News
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.
Economist: Tariffs Risk ‘Irreparable Damage’ to US Carmakers
SF Holding to Expand Air Cargo Operations
SF Holding Co. aims to solidify its time-definite express business by expanding airfreight operations this year to meet intensifying competition in the courier industry.
March 28, 2025Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Receives Full Pardon From Trump
“This pardon is not just about me — it’s about every American who has been railroaded by the government, and unfortunately, that’s a lot of people,” Milton said in a press release.
March 28, 2025Walmart Invests $6 Billion in Mexico Even as Economy Slows
Walmart de Mexico SAB (Walmex), the local unit of the U.S. retail giant, plans to invest $6 billion this year in its Mexico operations to add more locations and robotic logistics hubs.
March 28, 2025Canada's Carney Holds Back Retaliation Until Next Week
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will fight back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the auto sector, but he did not outline any new retaliatory measures against the U.S.
March 27, 2025Intellistop CEO Continues Fight for Pulsating Brake System
Michelle Hanby is seeking reconsideration of a petition denied by the FMCSA in 2022 that would have allowed broader use of Intellistop's technology.
March 27, 2025Truck Makers Keep Options Open on EPA Emissions Regulations
EPA has yet to announce a timeline for the reconsideration of the GHG standards or re-evaluation of the NOx rule. Rulemakings typically take two or three years to formulate.
March 27, 2025Securing Your Logistics Yard to Prevent Cargo Theft: A One-on-One with AMAROK’s John Armstrong
Program Aired: March 27, 2 p.m. ET Warehouse and distributions centers represented the most targeted location type, followed by truck stops. While on-site security guards and video monitoring are common practice, how successful are these strategies in an industry where theft and fraud are on the rise?
March 27, 2025February Used Truck Sales Slip After Previous Month Gains
Used Class 8 truck sales declined year over year in February with market uncertainty making it difficult to predict whether to invest in equipment, ACT Research reported.
March 27, 2025House Committee Eyes Major Parking Fixes for Truck Drivers
Members of the panel, tucked within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, displayed bipartisan support for issues that matter to trucking during the March 26 session.
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