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Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days to Nov. 10

President Donald Trump on Aug. 11 extended a tariff truce with China for another 90 days through Nov. 10, stabilizing trade ties between the world’s two largest economies.

August 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

GM Revives Plans for Personal Self-Driving Car

“We’re accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology capable of operating without active human oversight,” spokeswoman Chaiti Sen said in a statement.

August 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Coastal Group Opens $41.8M Missouri Cold Storage Facility

An affiliate of Coastal Group has opened a $41.8 million cold storage facility in its home state, at a site that’s being touted as sitting within a 10-hour drive of most of the U.S. population.

August 11, 2025
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Crossword Puzzle Solution for August 11, 2025

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the August 11, 2025 print edition.

August 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ford Pivots From Electrifying Big Trucks to Budget EVs

The plan is part of what Farley called a “tremendous pivot” away from its earlier strategy of electrifying its largest models, which it largely abandoned a year ago.

August 11, 2025
Business

Beyond Premiums: How Claims Are Redefining Insurance Value

The most successful fleets aren't chasing cheap premiums—they’re partnering with insurers who deliver faster claims, greater transparency, and real uptime impact. Discover the four trends in trucking insurance that are unlocking new possibilities for profitability in difficult markets.

August 11, 2025
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California EV Incentives Stall as Federal Credit Nears End

The pending expiration of federal rebates sets the stage for a nationwide rush of EV buying before the $7,500 federal credit expires.

August 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

CATL Mine Shutdown in China Sparks Global Lithium Rally

The lithium mine closure has spurred speculation that Beijing might move to suspend other projects as it tackles overcapacity across the economy.

August 11, 2025
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Roadrunner Eyes LTL Acquisitions After Lane Expansion

After recently expanding its lanes, less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner is ramping up acquisition plans, the company’s top executive told Transport Topics.

August 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump Presses China to Quadruple US Soybean Purchases

“I hope China will quickly quadruple its soybean orders. This is also a way of substantially reducing China’s Trade Deficit with the USA,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social.

August 11, 2025