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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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Trump’s China Deal Offers Reset, Not Breakthrough

After fresh negotiations in London, tariff rates remain essentially unchanged. Rare earth shipments from China are set to return to pre-April 2 conditions.

June 12, 2025
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Trump Removes California Emissions Waiver

President Donald Trump on June 12 hosted a signing ceremony at the White House with freight and trucking executives to formally roll back a Biden-era emissions policy.

June 12, 2025
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Estes Eyes 14,000 Doors in 2026 After Buying Yellow Terminals

Estes Express Lines is boosting its terminal capacity as it incorporates assets acquired from bankrupt motor carrier Yellow, President and Chief Operating Officer Webb Estes said.

June 12, 2025
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Trump OKs Freight-Only Border Bridge Between US, Mexico

The permit allows a private investment group to construct, maintain and operate a commercial elevated guideway crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas.

June 12, 2025
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Tariff Pendulum Drives Market Volatility for Trucking

The trucking industry is facing a tepid financial outlook amid volatile market conditions compelled by the ongoing tariff-fueled global trade war, experts said.

June 12, 2025
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Senate Makes Commercial Transportation Policy a Priority

Committees in the GOP-led Senate took aim at commercial transportation and emissions policies as they seek to finalize their response to the House-passed procedural budget package.

June 12, 2025
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Montway’s Tom Gartland Focuses on Culture at 100 MPH

Montway Auto Transport CEO Tom Gartland discusses the company's acquisition of luxury car broker Angels Moving Autos and his leadership philosophy.

June 12, 2025
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Micron Pledges $200 Billion Investment in US Manufacturing

Chipmaker Micron Technology said it will spend about $200 billion on U.S. manufacturing, research and development.

June 12, 2025
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Trump Says Again He’ll Set Unilateral Tariffs in 2 Weeks

President Donald Trump said he intended to send letters to trading partners in the next one to two weeks setting unilateral tariff rates, ahead of a July 9 deadline to reimpose higher duties.

June 12, 2025
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Amazon Exerts More Control Over Whole Foods

Amazon is exerting more control over Whole Foods Market, largely ending the independence the grocery chain had retained since being acquired eight years ago.

June 12, 2025