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Trump, Milei Discuss Trade Deal at White House
The White House meeting came just days after the U.S. announced the $20 billion currency swap 鈥 meant to help shore up Argentina鈥檚 peso and calm financial markets in the South American nation.
October 14, 2025Greer Says China Trade Tensions Could Subside Soon
鈥淲e鈥檝e been pretty successful in finding a path forward with them in the past so we think we鈥檒l be able to work through it,鈥 Jamieson Greer said Oct. 14 in an interview with CNBC.
October 14, 2025Decisiv Names Tim Hardin as CEO
Hardin was named president of the company earlier this year. He previously worked at Epicor, where he leveraged data analytics and artificial intelligence.
October 14, 2025Carolina Renewable Products to Build $280M S.C. Plant
The project aims to provide a new renewable diesel source for Southeast fleets and shippers, tying fuel production to the region鈥檚 forestry economy and adding 155 jobs.
October 14, 2025Kentucky 鈥 and Its Ford Plant 鈥 on Front Lines of Trade War
Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry."
October 14, 2025International Motors Q3 Truck, Bus Sales Drop 57%
International Motors sold 13,400 trucks and buses in the third quarter of 2025, a 57% decrease compared with 31,500 sales in the year-ago period, parent company Traton Group said Oct. 10.
October 14, 2025Trump Port Fees Start With Cosco Hit Hardest
Cosco Shipping, already expected to report weaker third-quarter earnings, could face an additional $1.5 billion to $2.1 billion in fees in 2026.
October 14, 2025Michelin鈥檚 North American Sales Drop on Slow Truck Demand
Sales in North America slumped close to 10% during the third quarter, dragged down by slower demand for trucks and heavy-duty vehicles used in agriculture, Michelin said.
October 14, 2025Paccar, Dragonfly Energy Study Battery-Based Idle Reduction
The companies say the collaboration is focused on helping fleets improve efficiency, driver comfort and reliability.
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