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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says China Violated Its Trade Agreement With US

President Donald Trump said he expected to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping after accusing China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs.

May 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Key Inflation Gauge Cools in April

A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.

May 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Tariff Truce Has Kept China-US Trade Flowing Across the Pacific

The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the United States and China is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have slowed.

May 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut

Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company’s chair said.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Tariff Pause, For Now

A federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily continue collecting tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the federal trade court’s decision.

May 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Penske Offers Carriers Fantasy Performance Options

Penske Truck Leasing believes it has some of the answers to fleet management optimization with the latest upgrades to its Catalyst AI platform.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks

The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Tennessee to Build $30 Million River Port Near Nashville

Tennessee has formed a venture with barge carrier Ingram Marine Group to build a multimodal inland river port on the Cumberland River near I-24 less than a half hour’s drive from Nashville.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Appeal Ruling Against Tariffs

The Trump administration says it will go to the Supreme Court if needed to overturn a May 28 court decision against his new tariffs. 

May 29, 2025