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Trump Says Japan to Import Ford’s Large F-150 Pickup Trucks

Confusion hangs over various details of a trade deal struck between the U.S. and Japan, sparking concern in Japan over its enforcement, particularly regarding cars.

August 6, 2025
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Rivian Deepens Loss Forecast as Fuel Credit Market Shrinks

The tax package that President Donald Trump signed into law last month included a rule change that attacked what’s been an important source of revenue for Rivian and Tesla for years.

August 6, 2025
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Carney Considers Select Rollback of Canada Counter-Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants to maximize the impacts of retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. but minimize the pain for Canadian businesses.

August 6, 2025
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Eaton Q2 Profit Inches Lower as Costs Outpace Revenue Bump

Supply chain turmoil and an increase in tariffs globally are bolstering the costs of all industrial manufacturers — particularly those using aluminum, steel and copper, Eaton noted.

August 5, 2025
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Average Used Truck Price Rises for First Time in 2½ Years

A used Class 8 truck cost on average $60,324 in June, 10.4% more expensive than the year-ago retail price of $54,621 and 6.2% pricier than the $56,813 reported for May.

August 5, 2025
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Williams Sees LNG Share Topping 25% Of US Gas Market

The energy infrastructure company also sees years of robust demand for the fuel, which currently makes up about 15% of the market, according to CEO Chad Zamarin.

August 5, 2025
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Musk Seeks Dismissal of Tesla Stock-Sale Suit

The filing came the same day Tesla directors disclosed their decision to grant Elon Musk an interim stock award — valued at $30 billion — while a legal fight over his 2018 pay package drags on.

August 5, 2025
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Allison Cuts 2025 Guidance on Weak On-Highway Truck Demand

Allison Transmission profit nudged higher in Q2 of 2025, but ongoing U.S. on-highway truck demand weakness led the automatic transmission specialist to cut its full-year guidance.

August 5, 2025
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UAW Faction Seeks to Oust President Shawn Fain

Workers at a Stellantis truck factory in suburban Detroit and an engine plant in Michigan voted over the weekend to start the union’s process to remove its leader ahead of an election next year.

August 5, 2025
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Port of Oakland Drayage Carriers Shut Down After 40 Years

Two longtime stalwarts of the drayage community serving the Port of Oakland and beyond closed their doors in recent weeks after around four decades in business each.

August 5, 2025