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April 18, 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.
Truckstop Stresses Carrier Trust Following Broker Survey
Trump Moves Closer to Port Fee on Chinese Vessels
The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at U.S. ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war.
April 18, 2025Norfolk Southern, Chemical Maker Hash Out Who Pays Residents
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of two companies about how much each side will help pay for a $600 million class-action settlement after the 2023 Ohio train derailment.
April 18, 2025Trump Says Heās in āNo Rushā to End Tariffs
President Donald Trump said April 17 that he is in āno rushā to reach any trade deals because of the revenue his tariffs are generating.
April 17, 2025Investment Firm Stonepeak Buys Majority Stake in DuprƩ
Stonepeakās infrastructure investments include temperature-controlled warehouse trust Lineage, chassis provider Trac Intermodal and intermodal container lessor Textainer.
April 17, 2025US, Japan to Conduct Second Round of Trade Talks
Preparations are underway for a second round of tariff talks to take place later this month, Japanās lead negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said in Washington on April 16.
April 17, 2025Marten Transport Q1 Profit Slumps 55.2% to $4.3 Million
The Mondovi, Wis.-based company's results took a hammering from both the freight recession and uncertainty precipitated by the Trump administrationās tariff regime, it said April 16.
April 17, 2025Ford to Raise Car Prices This Summer Unless Tariffs Ease
Ford is preparing to raise prices on cars rolling off assembly lines starting next month if President Donald Trump doesnāt deliver on the tariff relief he has hinted at for automakers.
April 17, 2025Retail Sales Increase 1.4% in March Ahead of Tariffs
U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big-ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trumpās expansive new tariffs kicked in.
April 17, 2025CSX Net Income Decreases 27% in First Quarter
CSX railroadās profit fell 27% in the first quarter as two major construction projects contributed to a decline in shipments.
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