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GovernmentBusiness

Possible US-China Trade Agreement Leads to Industry Optimism

Freight industry officials and economists are expressing optimism about the trucking and logistics business now that trade negotiations between the United States and China could result in an agreement, preventing another increase in tariffs.

February 28, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Tariffs Could Wreak Havoc on Auto Industry, Toyota President Says

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda called on President Donald Trump to make a “careful and appropriate decision” on whether car imports to the United States are a national security threat, and potentially impose tariffs, to avoid possible ripple effects across the industry.

February 21, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Tesla Racing to Get Model 3s to China Before Potential Tariff Hike

Tesla Inc. is loading as many Model 3 sedans as it can onto vessels destined for the People’s Republic ahead of March 1, when a trade-war truce between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is scheduled to expire.

February 13, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Tariffs, Trade Policies Concern Shippers in North American Markets

ATLANTA — Disruption is increasingly happening for freight movers as they seek to cross the United States’ borders with Mexico and Canada, and it’s not the positive technological change often associated with that word. Instead, it’s delayed freight or higher costs.

January 29, 2019
Government

White House Said to Officially Delay China Tariff Hike to March

The Trump administration is making official its decision to delay until March 1 a tariff hike on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, according to two people familiar with the matter.

December 14, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Report: China Could Allow Foreign Companies More Industrial Access

WASHINGTON — A media report suggests Beijing is scrapping its “Made in China” industrial policy criticized by the Trump administration in favor of one that allows greater access for foreign companies.

December 12, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

US, China Agree to Delay Consideration of New Tariffs

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to keep their trade war from escalating with a promise to halt the imposition of new tariffs for 90 days as the world’s two largest economies negotiate a lasting agreement.

December 2, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump Signals US Is Likely to Proceed With China Tariff Increase

President Donald Trump said he’ll likely push forward with plans to increase tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, indicating he would also slap duties on all remaining imports from the Asian nation if negotiations with China’s leader Xi Jinping fail to produce a trade deal.

November 27, 2018
BusinessEditorial

Editorial: Giving Thanks — And Giving Aid

The holiday season has officially arrived. But it’s important to remember the tragedy involving wildfires in California. The trucking industry, as always, is answering the call in times of need.

November 20, 2018
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump Administration to Hold Off on Car Tariffs After Trade Meeting

The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, according to two people familiar with the matter.

November 14, 2018