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Trump China Tariffs Now at Least 145% as Trade War Ramps Up
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are now at least 145%, far above the level many economists said could decimate U.S.-China trade.
April 10, 2025March Class 8 Truck Orders Slip Amid Uncertain Landscape
North American Class 8 truck orders in March continued to trend below year-ago levels as they faced additional pressures from tariffs and an uncertain economy, according to ACT Research.
April 10, 2025Congress Adopts Trump Tax, Budget Blueprint
President Donald Trump’s tax and budget agenda is one step closer toward realization after the House of Representatives agreed on a partisan legislative blueprint.
April 10, 2025Trump Again Increases Small Parcel Tariff on China Shipments
President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with China once again increased tariffs applied to small parcels that were previously exempt from duties.
April 10, 2025ATRI Study Looks at Ways to Expand Public Truck Parking
Although truck parking is mostly located at private truck stops, states are looking to expand public parking to address the critical parking shortage, according to a new ATRI study.
April 10, 2025Interactive Map: Where the 2025 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America
Find out where the 2025 Top 100 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
April 10, 2025Top 100 3PLs Face Slow Growth, Trade Uncertainty
While continuing to endure a stubbornly slow freight market recovery, the largest third-party logistics providers in North America also face a murky outlook for international trade.
April 10, 20253PLs Face Mixed Results Across Segments in 2024
While some segments of the logistics market saw expansion, such as dedicated carriage and freight forwarding, others faced slower growth, including freight brokerage and warehousing.
April 10, 2025A Time of Uncertainty for Logistics Providers
After a year of modest growth in 2024, third-party logistics providers are facing uncertainty for the future with volatile economic conditions expected to persist.
April 10, 2025Logistics Firms Staying Flexible for the Future
Logistics companies are prioritizing flexibility and resilience at a time when global trade patterns are shifting and the next supply chain disruption may be right around the corner.
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