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GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Lower UK-US Car Tariffs Take Effect

U.K. car manufacturers can export to the U.S. under a 10% tariff starting June 30, a reduction from the 25% rate imposed by President Donald Trump on other countries.

June 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms.

June 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says He Won鈥檛 Extend Pause on Tariffs Beyond July 9

President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9, when the negotiating period he set would expire.

June 30, 2025
BusinessPrivate

91视频 Depot to Buy GMS at $4.3 Billion Value

91视频 Depot has agreed to acquire specialty building products distributor GMS for $4.3 billion, its latest effort to grab more spending from professional contractors.

June 30, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Musk Says First Tesla Drove Itself From Factory to Customer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla Model Y SUV drove itself from the company鈥檚 factory near Austin, Texas, to a customer鈥檚 home in the company鈥檚 latest move to showcase its push into autonomous driving.

June 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100

NMFTA LTL Freight Code Update Spurs C.H. Robinson AI Tool

C.H. Robinson has rolled out a generative AI agent to automate freight classification as the National Motor Freight Classification system prepares for major changes effective July 19.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax

President Donald Trump said he was ending all discussions with Canada after claiming the country moved to implement a digital services tax, and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuelLogistics

Spear: After Emissions Wins, Trucking Can Focus Elsewhere

Policy wins on commercial vehicle emissions have allowed industry leaders to shift their attention to other pressing issues, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

鈥淭ruckers keep America running,鈥 the DOT secretary said. 鈥淲hile the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

What's Next for Electric Trucks?

The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.

June 27, 2025