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China Says It Will 鈥楩ight to the End鈥 on Trump Tariffs

China said April 8 it would 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

April 8, 2025
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Could Trump鈥檚 Tariffs Trigger a US Recession?

Economists at Goldman Sachs have raised their assessment of the odds the U.S. will experience a recession to 45% from 35% following President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement April 2.

April 8, 2025
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Thune Doubts Chances for Congressional Tariff Oversight

Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs would languish in Congress.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Unveils Bathroom Access Bill for Truck Drivers

A bill that would guarantee truckers on their routes have access to restrooms was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 7, 2025
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Iowa Law Aims to Strengthen Trucking Independent Contractors

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has enacted a law backed by the state trucking association to strengthen the trucking industry鈥檚 independent contractor model in the state.

April 7, 2025
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EU Unites Behind Tough Line on Trump Trade Tariffs

Trump鈥檚 move to slap a 20% tariff on EU goods as part of his 鈥淎merica First鈥 agenda has stirred fears of a global trade war 鈥 and led to a meltdown in financial markets.

April 7, 2025
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Perspective: Why Now Is the Time for AI in Trucking

The ongoing digital transformation of logistics and now supply chains makes this the ideal time for trucking to invest in artificial intelligence and gain a competitive edge.

April 7, 2025
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Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump鈥檚 Trade Tariffs

President Xi Jinping鈥檚 decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

April 7, 2025
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Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers

It鈥檚 unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.

April 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Hits Canada Lumber With 34% Duties Even Before Tariffs

The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on U.S. materials costs even before聽 any new tariffs on the sector.

April 7, 2025

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