Canada is facing tariffs on its steel, aluminum, auto and lumber exports, but minister Dominic LeBlanc didn't say whether quota limits in those sectors are part of the negotiations.Â
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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.
Enhancing Fleet Security and Productivity in an Increasingly Digital World
Program Aired: September 4, 2 p.m. ETÂ Bob Gottschalk, technical sales manager at Irdeto, and Lawrence Bader, principal at Advanced Transportation Technology LLC, join Seth Clevenger for an enlightening conversation about their experience guiding fleets through technology transitions and the tangible benefits that digital innovations can offer fleets of all sizes.
September 4, 2025GM Scales Back Chevy Bolt EV Launch Amid Tax Credit Cuts
GM is bracing for the early expiration of $7,500 in consumer tax credits for the purchase of EVs added during the Biden administration that President Trump and the Republican Congress have cut.
September 4, 2025Chinese Firms Fuel Europe’s New Warehouse Boom
The world’s two largest economies have yet to reach a trade deal, and manufacturers in China have been seeking alternative markets for their goods as they brace for higher U.S. tariffs.
September 4, 2025Canada’s Exports Rise Despite Trump Tariffs
The country’s trade shortfall with the world was C$4.9 billion ($3.5 billion) in July, according to Statistics Canada data released Sept. 4.
September 4, 2025Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level Since June
Initial claims increased by 8,000 to 237,000 in the week ended Aug. 30. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 230,000 applications.
September 4, 2025Trade Gap Hits 4-Month High as Firms Rush to Beat Tariffs
The surge in imports was driven by industrial supplies, which rose to the highest level in four months amid a surge in inbound shipments of gold.
September 4, 2025Trump Asks Supreme Court to Save Sweeping Import Tariffs
The appeal calls for putting the case on a highly expedited schedule with arguments in early November, according to filings reviewed by Bloomberg.
September 4, 2025Daimler Truck Seeks Investors for °®¶¹´«Ã½ Unit
The German truck maker is working with Bank of America Corp. to sound out potential investors interested in acquiring a minority stake in Torc.
September 4, 2025DOT Moves to Add Fentanyl Tests for Commercial Truck Drivers
If the rule is finalized, DOT would amend its federal drug-testing program regulation (49 CFR Part 40) to include both substances. Public comments on the proposal are due Oct. 17.
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