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GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Tariffs Are Starting to Squeeze Profits for Farmers

Deliveries of key nutrients to the U.S. have plunged, machinery prices are climbing and crop buyers are limiting purchases amid mounting uncertainty.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

GM’s Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL

“To stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,” the company said in a statement.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

US Farm Trade Deficit Hits Record $28.6 Billion in 2025

The shift in fortunes began during President Donald Trump’s trade war with China in his first term, with the initial annual deficits recorded in 2019 and 2020.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump’s Planned 100% Computer Chip Tariff Sparks Confusion

“The real question everybody in the industry is asking is whether there will be a component tariff, where the chips in a device would require some sort of separate tariff calculation.”

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Toyota Braces for $9.5 Billion Hit From US Tariff Turmoil

Toyota’s estimate dwarfs recent forecasts from global heavyweights as the auto industry contends with fast-changing policies that are seeing costs balloon.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessGlobal Freight

Maersk Raises Outlook on Back of Resilient Demand Outside US

CEO Vincent Clerc described conditions in the U.S. as subdued, owing to the uncertainty from trade tariffs.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump’s Broad Tariffs Go Into Effect

Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Trump Meets With Nvidia's Huang as Chip Tariffs Loom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Extends Beef Import Probe to November

The extension was announced Aug. 6 by the Ministry of Commerce. China is the world’s top buyer of the meat, which means its imports are tracked closely by the global market. 

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Boost Import Taxes on India to 50%

An additional 25% tariff was tacked on India for its purchases of Russian oil.

August 6, 2025