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Canada Retaliates on Tariffs; Mexico Response in Limbo

TORONTO 鈥 Canada and Mexico ordered retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

February 3, 2025
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Trump: Tariffs Could Cause 'Some Pain'

PALM BEACH, Fla. 鈥 President Donald Trump said Feb. 2 that Americans could feel 鈥渟ome pain鈥 from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.

February 3, 2025
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Perspective: A Case Study on Building EV Charging Networks

The level of stakeholder buy-in required to propel electrification in trucking cannot be overstated, as a single example in California illustrates.

February 3, 2025
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Spring-Ride vs Air-Ride Trailer Suspensions

Download our whitepaper to compare spring ride vs air ride suspension for trailers. Find cost analysis, maintenance and ROI info here.

February 1, 2025
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Spring-Ride vs. Air-Ride: Cost-Effective Trailer Solutions

Discover the advantages of spring-ride suspensions over air-ride. This whitepaper explores cost savings, maintenance, and performance insights, offering practical advice for selecting the best trailer solution to maximize uptime and efficiency across various applications.

February 1, 2025
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Combatting Cargo Theft

Protect your fleet and freight with telematics.

February 1, 2025
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Tariff Fears Hit Autos, Chipmakers, China-Exposed Stocks

The threat of tariffs has loomed large over U.S. equities. Investors and strategists warn that high levies can reignite inflation in the country, and in turn, weigh on stocks.

January 31, 2025
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Economists Race to Assess Trump鈥檚 Tariff Plans

The potential fallout depends on the specifics of what President Donald Trump announces. It also depends on how Canada and Mexico respond.

January 31, 2025
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Eaton Reports $6.24 Billion Revenue for Q4

Eaton Corp. reported gains in net income and revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024.

January 31, 2025
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White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Feb. 1, the White House said.

January 31, 2025

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