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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

GovernmentBusinessTechnology

GM Signs Domestic Rare-Earth Deal to Lower Reliance on China

The latest agreement and two others will allow GM to get the majority of rare-earth magnets it sources directly from domestic suppliers.

August 6, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Cummins Q2 Profit Jumps on Power-Hungry Data Centers

Profit at Cummins jumped in the second quarter of 2025 even as heavy- and medium-duty engine sales tumbled and company executives predicted a rougher third quarter for truck demand.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Boost Import Taxes on India to 50%

An additional 25% tariff was tacked on India for its purchases of Russian oil.

August 6, 2025
BusinessFuelPrivate

Energy Transfer to Build $5.3 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline

The expansion of the company’s Transwestern Pipeline networks will provide an outlet for Permian gas producers that have struggled with a dearth of shipping capacity.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trump Says Japan to Import Ford’s Large F-150 Pickup Trucks

Confusion hangs over various details of a trade deal struck between the U.S. and Japan, sparking concern in Japan over its enforcement, particularly regarding cars.

August 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber Boosts Buybacks by $20 Billion After Upbeat Forecast

The company said it has an opportunity to reach more consumers by cross-selling its rideshare and delivery services and adapting them to a wider range of customer needs.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

USMCA Ensures No Tariffs on Most Canadian and Mexican Goods

President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but a key exemption for Canada and Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Rivian Deepens Loss Forecast as Fuel Credit Market Shrinks

The tax package that President Donald Trump signed into law last month included a rule change that attacked what’s been an important source of revenue for Rivian and Tesla for years.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Carney Considers Select Rollback of Canada Counter-Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants to maximize the impacts of retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. but minimize the pain for Canadian businesses.

August 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Eaton Q2 Profit Inches Lower as Costs Outpace Revenue Bump

Supply chain turmoil and an increase in tariffs globally are bolstering the costs of all industrial manufacturers — particularly those using aluminum, steel and copper, Eaton noted.

August 5, 2025