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Cheap US Biofuels May Lead to Beer, Meat Shortages in UK

A 1.4 billion-liter tide of cheap U.S. biofuels threatens to wipe out both of the U.K.鈥檚 domestic ethanol producers, and could affect British industries from meatpacking to making beer.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Ford Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Over Issue That Caused Fires

Ford is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles to address a long-running issue over cracking in an auto part that can leak fuel into the engine and cause fires.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Put Tariffs of Over 10% on Smaller Nations

President Donald Trump told reporters July 15 that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.

July 16, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Cenntro Says It Has Received 260 Orders for Logistar 210 Model

Cenntro secured 260 orders for its new Logistar 210 electric commercial vehicle in the first half of 2025, as the company begins deliveries in Europe.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Carney Hints Tariffs to Stay but Sees Negotiations Continuing

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney believes trade negotiations with the U.S. will 鈥渋ntensify鈥 but sees little evidence the Trump administration is willing to completely drop tariffs.

July 15, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Ford Promises Parade of Affordable Electric Vehicles

Ford's cheapest EV can be had for just shy of $38,000. That鈥檚 22% less than Americans pay for a car on average. Even with EV purchase incentives scrapped, Ford promises lower prices.

July 15, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Continued to Slip in June

U.S. medium-duty truck sales in June lost more ground sequentially and when compared with the prior year, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

July 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Grassley Presses Senate to Tackle Cargo Theft Losses

The leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently called on colleagues to approve legislation designed to reduce cargo theft nationwide.

July 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.

July 15, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says Deal With Indonesia Includes 19% Tariff

President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will see goods from the country face a 19% tariff, while U.S. exports will not be taxed.

July 15, 2025