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Canadian Crude Wins Reprieve From Trump’s Tariffs

Crude is among the beneficiaries of President Donald Trump’s one-month reprieve on tariffs for some imports from Canada and Mexico, a boost to oil industry leaders.

March 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Energy Chief Plans to Seek $20 Billion to Refill Oil Reserve

Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to seek up to $20 billion to accomplish President Donald Trump’s goal of refilling the nation’s depleted oil reserve to its maximum capacity.

March 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Employers Add a Solid 151,000 Jobs in February

Employers added 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants.

March 7, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Walgreens Going Private in $10 Billion Sycamore Deal

The offer, a roughly 8% premium to Walgreens’ closing price March 6 in New York, will turn one of the oldest, most recognizable U.S. drugstore chains into a private company.

March 6, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Costco’s Profit Miss Reflects Broader Retail Concerns

Costco slipped in late trading after the big-box retailer posted profit that missed Wall Street’s expectations. Retailers have taken a more cautious outlook in recent weeks.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 50

CMA CGM Pledges $20 Billion for US Shipping Expansion

An estimated 10,000 new jobs would be created by the effort, President Donald Trump said at an event at the White House alongside CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

March 6, 2025
Government

Congress Approaches March 14 Funding Deadline

Congressional Republican leaders in early March were focused on pursuing a short-term funding extension designed to avert a partial government shutdown this month.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Border States Fear Impact From Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Political leaders representing states that border Canada and Mexico are sounding the alarm about how tariffs between those countries and the U.S. will impact their local economies.

March 6, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Driving The Future: How ORBCOMM Innovation Is Transforming Trailer Management

Program Aired: March 6, 2 p.m. ET During this panel discussion, we’ll explore how ORBCOMM technology helps fleets unlock the full potential of their trailers with key insights that boost efficiency, enhance visibility and streamline management. Join us as we dive deep into how our smart trailer solutions solve industry challenges, drive profitability and win business.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Auto Reprieve From Tariffs Isn’t Enough to Weather Trade War

President Donald Trump’s reprieve for U.S. automakers from tariffs isn’t likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from a trade war.

March 6, 2025