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Mexico Wins More Time in US Trade Negotiations

Trump had set a Nov. 1 deadline to raise the fentanyl-related tariffs he imposed on certain Mexican goods to 30% from 25%. The levies apply to products that are not protected by the USMCA.

October 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Soybeans Surge as US-China Talks Spur Hope for Trade Revival

Agricultural trade was among a range of issues that American and Chinese negotiators said theyĀ came to termsĀ on, setting the table for leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to finalize a deal.

October 27, 2025
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US, China Say Trade Deal Is Drawing Closer

Any agreement would be a relief to international markets even if it does not address underlying issues involving manufacturing imbalances and access toĀ state-of-the-art computer chips.

October 27, 2025
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Ryder Q3 Profit, Revenue Hold Steady in Weak Market

Executives told analysts the most recent quarter’s performance boded well for the coming quarters in spite of continued economic uncertainty. Overall, revenue was little changed.

October 26, 2025
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Trucking Increasingly Weary Over Lawsuit Abuse and Insurance

The 2025 ATRI Top Industry Issues report, released Oct. 26, found that the economy was the top concern among industry stakeholders for the third year in a row.

October 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Initiates China Tariff Inquiry Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

The Trump administration is launching a trade investigation that opens the door to new tariffs on Chinese goods, ratcheting up tensions before a highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit next week.

October 24, 2025
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OEMs Move Forward With Truck Tariffs Ahead

Paccar expects to seize a bigger U.S. heavy-duty truck market share once the Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts go live Nov. 1.

October 24, 2025
BusinessEquipment

GM Cuts More Than 200 Salaried Workers to Push Profits

Tariffs have added costs that automakers mostly have not offset with higher prices, and they are reining in investments for EVs that are selling slowly as the government eliminates incentives.

October 24, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says He's Ending All Trade Talks With Canada Over Ad

PresidentĀ Donald TrumpĀ said late Oct. 23 that he was ending ā€œall trade negotiationsā€ with Canada because of aĀ television adĀ in that country opposing U.S. tariffs.

October 24, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump, Xi to Meet Oct. 30 at APEC Summit, White House Says

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Oct. 30 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, the White House announced.

October 23, 2025