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DHL Subsidiary to Cut 8,000 Jobs in Germany

German postal company Deutsche Post announced on March 6 that it will cut 8,000 jobs by the end of the year, citing high costs, just two days after striking a deal with workers on a 5% pay rise.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE

Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House and Elon Musk efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration.

March 6, 2025
BusinessLogistics

A. Duie Pyle Enters North Carolina for First Time

A Duie Pyle entered the North Carolina market for the first time in recent weeks, the latest in a series of expansions of the LTL-focused carrier’s footprint and operations.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Again Delays Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a Month

President Donald Trump on March 6 postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada until April 2 amid fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Might Defer Tariffs on Goods, Services Under USMCA

President Donald Trump is likely to defer tariffs on Canada and Mexico for goods and services covered by the trade agreement known as USMCA, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trudeau Expects a Trade War for the ‘Foreseeable Future’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

March 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Truck Startup Edison Motors Ramps Up Hybrid Class 8 Production

The company will begin its first small production run in a new 305-acre manufacturing facility in Golden, British Columbia, founder and CEO Chace Barber told Transport Topics.

March 6, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Used Class 8 Sales Rise 3.5% Year Over Year in January

Used Class 8 truck sales beat sequential and year-ago comparisons in January, ACT Research reported.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs

Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giant’s efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.

March 6, 2025
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Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump’s Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump’s call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025