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GovernmentBusiness

EU Halts US Trade Deal as Tariff Turmoil Creates Uncertainty

The main political groups in the European Parliament say they鈥檒l suspend legislative work on approving the trade deal on Feb. 23, days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs.

February 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Supreme Court to Hear From Oil Companies on Climate Suits

The court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colo., among聽a series of lawsuits聽alleging the companies deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to聽climate change.

February 23, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says He鈥檒l Raise Tariffs to 15% After Court Rebuff

The Supreme Court's Feb. 20 decision struck down tariffs Trump had imposed on nearly every country using an emergency powers law.聽Trump now said he'll use a different legal authority.

February 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Northeast Blizzard Prompts Bans on Road Travel

Millions of people in the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and聽blizzard warnings聽Feb. 23 as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions.

February 23, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Markets Stay Calm After Court Decision Against Trump Tariffs

The Supreme Court decision could potentially disrupt arrangements worked out in trade negotiations since Trump announced sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries in April 2025.

February 23, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Bessent Warns Tariff Refunds Would Favor Corporations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said any refunds from tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court would amount to 鈥渦ltimate corporate welfare,鈥 suggesting he sees no benefit flowing to consumers.

February 20, 2026
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FMCSA Rule Proposals Target Chameleon Carriers, CDL Training

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the efforts aim to modernize and strengthen federal systems used to verify motor carrier identity, ownership and compliance.

February 20, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Mavis Tire Lines Up Banks for Potential US IPO

Mavis Tire Express Services, an auto repair and tire service provider that counts Midas and Tuffy among its brands, has picked banks for a U.S. initial public offering, according to sources.

February 20, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Sales Forms New Board of Directors

The Salt Lake City-based commercial truck dealer described the move as a significant milestone in its ongoing growth strategy and long-term strategic planning.

February 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump to Set 10% Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Blow

President Trump said Feb. 20 that he planned to impose a flat 10% levy on foreign goods and that he would order a raft of trade investigations that should allow him to enact more permanent tariffs.

February 20, 2026

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