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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.

Government, Business, Logistics

Small-Package Tariff Exemption Ends Today

Small-value packages shipped to the U.S. from China will no longer be exempted from tariffs starting May 2, when President Donald Trump’s move against the de minimis exemption takes effect.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Chevron Cuts Buybacks and Exxon Sits Tight as Oil Plunges

Chevron and Exxon report earnings after oil prices tumble, indicating that President Donald Trump’s trade war is hurting a key U.S. industry he pledged to help.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business

Employers Added a Surprising 177,000 Jobs in April

Employers added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April, with transportation and warehousing adding 29,000 in a sign that companies may have been stocking up on imports before tariffs.

May 2, 2025
Business, Logistics

CN Railway Defies Tariffs Gloom, Keeps 2025 Growth Outlook

Canadian National Railway kept its financial outlook for 2025 intact despite rising economic risks, but management acknowledged that uncertainty is leaving many customers in limbo.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Port Leaders Warn Tariffs to Bring ‘Radical Uncertainty’

Leaders of West Coast ports warned that a sharp drop in ship traffic tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods will threaten jobs, raise prices and ripple through the economy.

May 2, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon Projects Lower Q2 Profit Than Expected Due to Tariffs

Amazon gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for operating profit in the current quarter, pointing toward tariffs and trade policies that may cause consumers to pull back on spending.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Farm Machinery’s Slump Lingers as Tariffs Add Risks

Farmers are still delaying equipment purchases a President Donald Trump’s tariffs cloud demand for crops and risk further extending a yearslong slump in the sector.

May 1, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Experts Dissect Challenges of Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

Hydrogen adoption faces infrastructure hurdles as industry shifts from billion-dollar hub plans to practical solutions. Experts highlight ethanol conversion and cost concerns.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms

Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.

May 1, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Wex Launches Payments for Private EV Charging

Payment processing provider Wex has launched fleet card payments for electric vehicle charging at private sites.

May 1, 2025