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CARB Crafts New Auto Pollution Rules After Trump Attacks

The California Air Resources Board and five other agencies recommended the state backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles that is set to expire in late September.

August 19, 2025
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Ford Seeks to Sell Excess Battery Supply in Weak EV Market

The plant, which officially began production Aug. 19, was originally intended to support Ford’s own EV business.

August 19, 2025
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Canada Deepens European Ties as US Trade Rift Grows

Industry Minister Melanie Joly's Sweden visit is part of a push by the Carney government toĀ strengthen tiesĀ with European partners and reduce its reliance on the U.S. for trade and security.

August 18, 2025
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Trump's DOJ Enters Lawsuits Targeting CARB Truck Standards

The Department of Justice is seeking to intervene as a vested stakeholder in a case representing both the U.S. and EPA as plaintiffs against Steven Cliff in his capacity as CARB executive officer.

August 18, 2025
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China and India Look Past Tensions as US Tariffs Bite

Ties between the Asian neighbors deteriorated after a bloody border skirmish five years ago, but relations have recently been on the mend.

August 18, 2025
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NMFTA Debuts Freight Charges API Standard

NMFTA'S Digital LTL Council has launched a new API to give shippers, carriers and third-party logistics providers real-time visibility into freight bill changes.

August 18, 2025
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Republicans Seek to End USPS Commitment to EV Fleet

Efforts to halt the fleet’s shift to clean energy continue in the name of cost savings. ButĀ the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association says canceling the program will squander millions.Ā 

August 18, 2025
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60 Seconds: How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence

In a time of unpredictable tariffs and changing international trade policies, shippers and warehouse operators have been dealing with an uncertain business environment, supply chain upheaval, and shifting inventory levels and purchasing practices.

August 15, 2025
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Trump Says Semiconductor Tariffs Could Reach 300%

The president has repeatedly promised that levies on chips and pharmaceuticals are coming within weeks, but no formal announcements have yet been made.

August 15, 2025
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Trucking Fleets Adopt ADAS to Improve Highway Safety

ā€œThere are some that are really taking off,ā€ said Robert Braswell, executive director of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.

August 15, 2025