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GM Scales Back Chevy Bolt EV Launch Amid Tax Credit Cuts

GM is bracing for the early expiration of $7,500 in consumer tax credits for the purchase of EVs added during the Biden administration that President Trump and the Republican Congress have cut.

September 4, 2025
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Chinese Firms Fuel Europe’s New Warehouse Boom

The world’s two largest economies have yet to reach a trade deal, and manufacturers in China have been seeking alternative markets for their goods as they brace for higher U.S. tariffs.

September 4, 2025
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Canada’s Exports Rise Despite Trump Tariffs

The country’s trade shortfall with the world was C$4.9 billion ($3.5 billion) in July, according to Statistics Canada data released Sept. 4.

September 4, 2025
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Trade Gap Hits 4-Month High as Firms Rush to Beat Tariffs

The surge in imports was driven by industrial supplies, which rose to the highest level in four months amid a surge in inbound shipments of gold.

September 4, 2025
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Save Sweeping Import Tariffs

The appeal calls for putting the case on a highly expedited schedule with arguments in early November, according to filings reviewed by Bloomberg.

September 4, 2025
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Daimler Truck Seeks Investors for °®¶ą´«Ă˝ Unit

The German truck maker is working with Bank of America Corp. to sound out potential investors interested in acquiring a minority stake in Torc.

September 4, 2025
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Amazon at Odds With Delivery Partners Over Van Repair Bills

The dispute over repair bills is the latest dustup between the world’s largest online retailer and contract firms that hire drivers to deliver packages to Amazon shoppers.

September 4, 2025
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Beyond Automation: How AI Elevates Creativity and Strategy

AI is transforming freight transportation by automating routine tasks like load entry and invoice processing, freeing professionals to focus on what drives growth—strategic thinking, customer relationships, and exception management that competitors can't replicate. In this whitepaper, CEO Mark Hill and CPO Danielle Villegas of PCS Software offer a framework for transforming your operations from task-heavy to strategy-focused, positioning your company to dominate in the AI-powered future of freight.

September 4, 2025
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Canada’s Envoys Head to DC After Fruitful Trump Conversation

The Canadian prime minister said more meetings are taking place in Washington involving officials including Michael Sabia, Canada’s top civil servant.

September 3, 2025
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Trump Threatens to Scrap Trade Deals if Tariffs Fall

“If we don’t win that case, our country is going to suffer so greatly,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “These deals are all done; I guess we’d have to unwind them.”

September 3, 2025