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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.

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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
GovernmentBusiness

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
GovernmentBusiness

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
GovernmentBusiness

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
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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
GovernmentBusiness

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
BusinessLogistics

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
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Carmakers Freeze Prices, Offer Discounts

Jeep maker Stellantis is offering fresh discounts across its brands while Hyundai pledged to hold prices steady until June 2 in a bid to ease fears that tariffs will make cars more expensive.

April 4, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Newsom Says California to Seek Tariff Exemptions From Allies

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships.

April 4, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Why Fleets Are Turning to Mobile Truck Repairs

Mobile maintenance companies schedule service around a fleet’s hours of operation, as much as possible. The service is designed to eliminate as much downtime as possible.

April 4, 2025