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The United States and its trade partners ought not respond to the economic crisis by adopting protectionist measures and restricting free trade, the CEO of UPS Inc. told the Chamber of Commerce Thursday.

American Trucking Associations said Thursday it was unveiling a new trailer for use in its image and outreach programs.

Durable goods orders fell for a sixth straight month in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

January new home sales fell to the lowest level on record, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

President Obama urged Congress Tuesday night to pass legislation to implement a cap-and-trade program to regulate carbon pollution in the United States, Agence France-Presse reported.

Existing homes sales declined 5.3% in January, while the median price of a home fell 15% from the same month last year, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.

The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority approved toll increases Tuesday, but promised that motorists will avoid the increases if the state legislature increases the fuel tax, the Boston Globe reported.

President Obama has chosen former Washington governor Gary Locke (D) to be Secretary of Commerce, the Washington Post reported.

Consumer confidence fell to a new record low in February, the Conference Board said Tuesday.