The U.S. revoked its tariff exemption on lower-value packages from across the world, starting Aug. 29.
August 26, 2025Trucking Business News
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US Takes Steps to Hit India With 50% Tariff
President Donald Trump announced plans earlier this month to double tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% over its purchases of Russian oil.
August 26, 2025Mack Begins Pioneer Tractor Production at Macungie Plant
Mack hopes the Pioneer 鈥 with a more aerodynamic shape than its predecessor, the Anthem 鈥 will help revitalize the company's fortunes in the longhaul segment of the truck market.
August 26, 2025Randy Marten to Return as Marten Transport CEO
Marten will succeed current CEO Timothy Kohl, who is retiring Sept. 30, the Mondovi, Wis.-based carrier said.
August 26, 2025Trump Threatens 3 States Over English Enforcement for Drivers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the states will lose money from the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program if they don鈥檛 comply with the rules within 30 days.
August 26, 2025Florida Launches Immigration Checks at Weigh Stations
鈥淚f you come through these inspection stations and you are an illegal or breaking the law you will be handed over to our local or federal law enforcement partners,鈥 a Florida official said.
August 25, 2025BP Refinery Shutdown Fuels Midwest Gas Price Surge
An outage at the largest inland U.S. refinery has raised gasoline prices in the Midwest ahead of the Labor Day holiday, the final major travel weekend of the country鈥檚 peak driving season.
August 25, 2025Canada鈥檚 LeBlanc Will Head to Washington for Trade Talks
鈥淲e are looking, I hope, for an agreement that will put us in a better position than we are right now,鈥 Dominic LeBlanc said Aug. 25 in a French-language radio interview.
August 25, 2025US, South Korea Eye Closer Ties on Security, Shipbuilding
Still, President Trump indicated that the agreement for a 15% tariff on South Korean imports would likely stick as is, despite Seoul鈥檚 efforts to secure better terms.聽
August 25, 2025US Agency Proposes Including Copper in Critical Minerals
The Trump administration has made the revival of U.S. metals and minerals production a key priority with a focus on copper, which is used in transportation.
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