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NHTSA Sought Tesla Robotaxi Ride Last Month

It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

August 7, 2025
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Trump’s Broad Tariffs Go Into Effect

Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.

August 7, 2025
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Lyft Shares Sink After Q2 Revenue Miss

The results landed just hours after Uber issued a better-than-expected forecast for the third quarter and exceeded Wall Street’s expectations on gross bookings.

August 7, 2025
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Trump Meets With Nvidia's Huang as Chip Tariffs Loom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

August 6, 2025
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China Extends Beef Import Probe to November

The extension was announced Aug. 6 by the Ministry of Commerce. China is the world’s top buyer of the meat, which means its imports are tracked closely by the global market. 

August 6, 2025
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Senior Republicans Push Permitting Reform

Environmental permitting policy directives regarding housing, energy infrastructure and surface transportation upgrades are high on the list, according to the EPW chairwoman. 

August 6, 2025
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NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

August 6, 2025
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More Than 1,200 Truck Drivers Fail English-Language Tests

More than 1,200 truckers have been removed from U.S. highways since late June for being unable to communicate adequately in English or read English-language highway signs.

August 6, 2025
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GXO Revenue Jumps 16% as Profit Slides in Q2

CEO Malcolm Wilson touted $307 million of new business wins in the second quarter, bringing the six-month total this year to more than a half a billion dollars.

August 6, 2025
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Cummins Delays Launch of 2027 X15 Engine

Days after the engine's first showcase at ATA's TMC 2025 annual meeting, the Trump administration warned EPA regulations for heavy-duty trucks would be reassessed, with rollback likely.

August 6, 2025