President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a cornerstone of his trade agenda has added to existing market uncertainties that make investing in equipment more difficult.
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Kentucky â and Its Ford Plant â on Front Lines of Trade War
Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry."
October 14, 2025First Brands CEO Patrick James Resigns After Bankruptcy
The work of untangling the companyâs finances is left to Charles Moore, a restructuring expert hired last month during rushed negotiations between the company and its top creditors.
October 14, 2025First Brandsâ Official Creditor Committee Includes Top Foe
Raistone has demanded a court-appointed examiner investigate First Brands, claiming in court papers that as much as $2.3 billion âsimply vanishedâ from the company.
October 10, 2025First Brands Exposure of $1.75 Billion Hits Japanese Venture
A joint venture between Norinchukin Bank and Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. faces $1.75 billion of exposure to bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group, court documents show.
October 9, 2025Class 8 Truck Orders Slide 44% as Tariffs Strain
ACT Research preliminary data showed orders decreased 44% year over year to 20,800 units. But they increased 57.6% from the 13,200 units reported in August.
October 9, 2025Canadaâs Carney Says US Auto Sector Needs USMCA to Compete
Trumpâs tariffs have cast a chill over the Canadian automotive sector, but have also affected U.S.-based companies.
October 9, 2025First Brands Creditor Seeks Investigation of âVanishedâ Cash
First Brands' bankruptcy filing set off a round of damage limitation by Wall Street firms now attempting to size up their exposure to the company.
October 9, 2025GM Ends EV Tax Credit Plan and Offers Its Own Incentive
GM will give about $6,000 of its own cash for lease support and to keep EV sales going.
October 8, 2025Investment Group Holds $161M Stake in Bankrupt First Brands
A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.
October 8, 2025