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Daimler Truck Plans AI-Powered Military Vehicle

Daimler Truck Holding announced that it would be integrating artificial intelligence and robotics into its military vehicle platforms, in partnership with defense tech firm ARX Robotics.

March 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

CK Hutchison May Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal

Billionaire Li Ka-shing reportedly won’t go ahead with the expected signing next week of a controversial deal to sell his Panama Canal ports to a consortium including BlackRock.

March 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Inflation Remained Elevated in February

An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt.Ā 

March 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

BRW Earns Full DOD Approval for Military Freight Services

BRW took a major step further into government and defense contracting by securing approval to handle more military freight, the company announced March 20.

March 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Economist: Tariffs Risk ā€˜Irreparable Damage’ to US Carmakers

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, 2025
BusinessGlobal Freight

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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Receives Full Pardon From Trump

ā€œThis 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,ā€ Milton said in a press release.

March 28, 2025
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Walmart 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, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada'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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Intellistop CEO Continues Fight for Pulsating Brake System

MichelleĀ 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, 2025