Ahead of the Easter recess, consideration of Trump administration nominees and a comprehensive budget and tax bill will dominate the Senate’s agenda.
March 27, 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.
Trump Budget, Tax Bill on Congress’ Spring Agenda
Mexico Seeks ‘Preferential Treatment’ From Trump on Tariffs
Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said the country must ensure its exports to the U.S. get a lower tariff fee than others.
March 27, 2025Mississippi to Invest $12.85 Million in Inland Port Upgrade
Offering a cost-effective shipping gateway to the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), the public port sits near the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Tombigbee Waterway.
March 27, 2025Europe Lashes Out Over Trump Auto Tariffs
European automakers on March 27 decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden that will punish consumers and companies alike on both sides of the Atlantic.
March 27, 2025Tariffs on Canada Lumber Risk Pinching Toilet Paper Supply
President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper.
March 27, 2025Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs ‘Direct Attack’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack” on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.
March 27, 2025Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs
As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.
March 27, 2025Echo Global Logistics Opens Mexico City Office
Echo Global Logistics opened an office in Mexico City ahead of an expected doubling of its cross-border freight business in 2025 compared with 2024, the freight broker said.
March 26, 2025Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion
Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.
March 26, 2025Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices
Dole says a proposal to curb China’s dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas — and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.
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