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TC Energy Spinoff Weighs Keystone XL Revival

South Bow, a spinoff of TC Energy, is considering an expansion of its pipeline system that may revive a version of the canceled Keystone XL project.

February 25, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

N.J. Airport to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Pilots This Spring

Newark Liberty International Airport will start testing self-driving shuttle buses that could haul passengers between the airport鈥檚 long-awaited new train system and terminals this spring.

February 25, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Plans Targeted Tariff Increase to 15%

President Trump will sign a directive in the coming days raising his global tariff to 15% 鈥渨here appropriate鈥 and is seeking 鈥渃ontinuity鈥 with nations that struck trade deals, an official said.

February 25, 2026
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Lineage Expects Steadier 2026, Decline in Industry Capacity

The company posted a profit of $6 million, 3 cents per diluted share, in Q4 after reporting a $71 million, minus 33 cents, loss in the year-ago period as expenses fell more than revenue.

February 25, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Companies Push for Billions in Refunds After Tariff Reversal

The Trump administration is likely to face legal obstacles if it argues against refunds for the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court 鈥 thanks to statements by Justice Department lawyers.

February 25, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

EU Sees US Tariffs Breaking Deal Limit on $5B Worth of Goods

Trump鈥檚 new policy will increase duties above the maximum allowed level on European exports including cheese, butter, some agricultural products, and several plastics, textiles and chemicals.

February 25, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Appeals Court Sides With BNSF on Asbestos Deaths

A federal appeals court has overturned聽a judge鈥檚 finding聽that BNSF contributed to the deaths of two in Montana.聽BNSF argued it was required under law to accept the vermiculite material for shipment.

February 25, 2026
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Self-Driving Startup Wayve Raises $1.5B for Robotaxi Wars

Wayve, the U.K. autonomous driving software startup, prepares to go up against Chinese and U.S. rivals to roll out self-driving taxis.

February 25, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Fracking Companies Turn to Global Buyers for Idle Equipment

U.S. fracking companies are increasingly sending their idle equipment overseas, finding new markets abroad as growth slows in the shale fields of Texas, New Mexico and elsewhere.

February 25, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Duffy Seeks Permit Reforms to Speed State Projects

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told state planners he intends to eliminate red tape and reform permitting to complete construction projects faster amid rising costs.

February 25, 2026

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