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GovernmentBusiness

Alcoa CEO Warns Tariffs Will Destroy Metal Demand in US

The head of the largest U.S. aluminum producer warns import tariffs will destroy demand for American metal, contrary to the Trump administration’s claim that duties will revitalize the industry.

September 23, 2025
Business

US Business Activity Cools Along With Demand

Cooler demand limited the ability of companies to raise prices and offset tariffs. The S&P Global flash September composite output index fell 1 point to 53.6. 

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Lack of China Demand Hammers US Soybean Oil Prices

Soybean oil futures fell to the lowest in more than three months as Argentina moved to temporarily scrap export tariffs on the country’s crop cargoes, adding pressure to U.S. soy prices.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada, Mexico Lay Out Action Plan Before USMCA Review

The Canadian and Mexican leaders committed to coordination ahead of a high-stakes review in 2026 of their trade pact with the U.S. as President Trump’s tariff threats put the accord at risk.

September 19, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Touts Progress With Xi, Will Meet Him at APEC

President Trump said he had made progress with Chinese President Xi Jinping toward finalizing a deal over TikTok and that the two would meet on the sidelines of the upcoming APEC summit.

September 19, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

FedEx Restores Profit Guidance After Strong Q1 Results

The Memphis-based courier had previously withheld a full-year forecast citing an inability to predict how demand would be shaped by President Trump’s tariff policies.

September 18, 2025
BusinessEquipment

American Axle, ZF, Forvia Sell Billions in Junk Debt

These companies are selling debt as President Donald Trump ramps up import levies, weighing on overseas car and auto-part manufacturers, which may pass added costs onto customers.

September 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trailer Demand to Sag Further on Tariff Uncertainty

North American trailer dealer inventories at the end of Q2 were slightly more than half the level of 12 months earlier, according to respondents to the FTR Transportation Intelligence survey.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Japan’s Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump’s Tariffs

August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit

As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source. 

September 16, 2025