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US Rushes to Ready New China Duties as Companies Fret Pain

The Trump administration is rushing to finalize a list of $300 billion in Chinese imports it plans to hit with tariffs in a few weeks’ time, as U.S. companies make a last-ditch appeal to be spared from the latest round of duties.

August 8, 2019

Exxon Is Discouraging Witnesses in Climate Suit, N.Y. Says

New York accused Exxon Mobil Corp. of trying to discourage potential witnesses in a state lawsuit alleging the oil and gas company misled investors about the financial impact of climate change.

August 8, 2019

Stamps.com Stock Soars on Forecast Improvement

Stamps.com Inc. shares surged Aug. 8 after the company raised the midpoint of its yearly forecast, easing some investors’ worst fears.

August 9, 2019

Senate Highway Bill’s Freight Plan Touts Infrastructure Resiliency

Tucked into highway policy legislation that the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee recently advanced is a provision calling for possible strategies to prepare for the impact of severe weather events as part of a nationwide plan for improving freight connectivity.

August 8, 2019

Consumer Confidence Drops Most in 10 Months

Sentiment among U.S. consumers fell the most in almost 10 months, led by dimmer views of the economy as market turmoil returned on another flareup in the U.S.-China trade war.

August 8, 2019

Drop in Jobless Claims Shows Firm Labor Market

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for the second time in three weeks, indicating the labor market is holding steadfast in the face of slower global demand and trade tensions.

August 8, 2019

ELDT Compliance Urged Despite FMCSA’s Proposed Delays

Despite proposed delays regarding certain parts of the federal Entry Level Driver Training rule, commercial driver license training schools shouldn’t dawdle as the rule’s upcoming effective date nears, according to training expert Jim Butler.

August 7, 2019

Jack Cooper Files for Bankruptcy, but Pledges 'Business as Usual'

Despite filing for bankruptcy, it will be “business as usual” for Jack Cooper Ventures Inc.

August 7, 2019

Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Provinces to Adopt ELDs

The Canadian Trucking Alliance has initiated conversations with transportation ministers in an effort to encourage adoption of electronic logging devices at the provincial level.

August 7, 2019

As China Halts US Soy Purchases, ‘Unknown’ Buyers Step Up

While China announced it has halted imports of American soybeans, a mysterious buyer has stepped up. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 7 a sale of 165,000 metric tons of the oilseed to “unknown destinations.”

August 7, 2019