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Top US, Chinese Officials Pledge Cooperation on Trade Deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a video call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Dec. 5, according to China’s state-run news agency Xinhua.Â
December 5, 2025First Brands Flails as Customers Don’t Know Who to Pay
First Brands is asking the judge overseeing its bankruptcy to set up a framework that will give comfort to clients that they can send money to the company without risk of double payment.
December 5, 2025Torc Taps Innoviz for Short-Range Lidar Requirements
Autonomous trucks require long-range lidar systems to identify objects far ahead and short-range sensors to capture detailed data in complex driving situations.
December 5, 2025NEVI Funds Available Again for EV Charging Networks
Dollars from the $5 billion infrastructure program that Joe Biden’s White House crafted to speed EV adoption are flowing again after the Trump administration froze the funds earlier this year.
December 5, 2025Inflation Indicator Eases Path to Interest Rate Cut
The data shows that inflation was muted in September and will bolster the case for a cut to the Fed’s key interest rate at its next meeting Dec. 9-10.
December 5, 2025Minnesota Catches FMCSA Heat for Non-Domiciled CDLs
“Our audit exposes yet another example of foreigners taking advantage of Minnesota services under Governor Walz’s watch,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
December 5, 2025Profitable Ram Brand Is Key to Stellantis Turnaround
"Ram has many superpowers," CEO Antonio Filosa said during a conference organized by Goldman Sachs — including raking in the most profits of any of the automaker's 14 brands.
December 5, 2025Ocado Gets $350 Million From Kroger for Warehouse Closures
Ocado Group will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger, more than previously announced, after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses.
December 5, 2025Dow's Transportation Average Blazes 9-Day Winning Streak
Equity traders looking for signs that a blistering stock market advance is set to continue may take their cue from the companies that move goods across America’s roads, rails and waterways.
December 5, 2025Fiscal 2026 Funding Bill Stuck in Congressional Negotiations
With less than a month before the end of the calendar year, congressional leaders have not announced a path forward for approving a fiscal 2026 transportation funding measure.
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