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GovernmentBusiness

Bank of Canada Holds Firm on 2% Inflation Target

Speaking in Mexico City, Bank of Canada's Tiff Macklem previewed some of the issues being considered in the coming review of the central bank’s monetary policy framework.  

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Confidence Declines With Recession Fears Rising

A measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business conditions and the job market fell 1.2 points to 74.8, remaining below 80, the marker that can signal a recession ahead.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

US, 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’s efforts to secure better terms. 

August 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Powell Opens Door to September Rate Cut at Jackson Hole

Following Powell’s remarks investors boosted bets that the Federal Open Market Committee would cut rates at their Sept. 16-17 meeting.

August 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyBreaking News

US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trump, Carney Hold First Call Since Tariff Escalation

The two leaders talked about “trade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.,” according to a statement.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

EU, US Lay Out Next Tariff Steps With Focus on Cars, Steel

The joint statement advances the preliminary deal announced a month ago, by including specific benchmarks for the EU to secure tariff discounts on cars, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

US Crude Oil Exports Surge After Summer Lull

Shipments are expected to surpass 4 million barrels a day in August and September, reaching levels not seen since the start of the year, according to some market participants.

August 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trump Tariffs Spur Manufacturing Boom in Puerto Rico

President Donald Trump’s “America First” tariff policies are boosting manufacturing in Puerto Rico, an island he has both attacked and claimed to help more than any other U.S. leader.

August 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

DOT Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Undocumented Driver

An undocumented truck driver who obtained CDLs from two states was involved in a Florida crash that killed three people, prompting a federal investigation.

August 20, 2025