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Mercedes, BMW, Others Step Up Response to China Export Curbs

Automakers in the U.S. and Europe raised concerns about China’s export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing’s move threatens to disrupt global car production.

June 4, 2025
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Fleet Margins Set to Shrink Again in 2025, CSCMP Finds

Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration, and the consequent aversion to risk, are a major reason why there is no clear trajectory for recovery, the study’s authors warned.

June 4, 2025
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Daimler Truck Financial Services Selects North Carolina HQ

The financial lender for Daimler Truck North America will establish its headquarters in North Carolina with a $7.8 million investment that will add 276 jobs in Charlotte.

June 4, 2025
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Trump Signs Order Hiking Steel, Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

President Donald Trump signed a directive June 3 formally raising steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% from 25% starting June 4.

June 3, 2025
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Buyers Line Up for Nikola’s Remaining Inventory

Site visits are set to start for potential buyers of Nikola’s remaining assets in the coming days, said Vince Lorenz, Nations Capital director of fleet and valuations.

June 3, 2025
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Toyota Group to Privatize Toyota Industries for $33 Billion

The Toyota group’s proposal to privatize Toyota Industries is drawing criticism from investors and analysts, who argue the $33 billion deal significantly undervalues the company.

June 3, 2025
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US-China Trade Tensions Flare Again as Talks Stall

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a statement June 2 rebuking the U.S. president’s claim that Beijing breached the consensus reached in Geneva in May.

June 2, 2025
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Steel and Aluminum Prices Jump on Trump Tariff Move

Futures tracking the prices U.S. manufacturers pay for aluminum and steel surged after President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on the metals this week.

June 2, 2025
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DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
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Partnerships to Fuel JoyRide's Zero-Emission Ambitions

JoyRide Logistics is setting about building partnerships in its bid to convince shippers to transition from a wholly diesel fleet to zero emissions.   

May 30, 2025