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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

GovernmentBusiness

Mexico Plans Tariffs of 50% on Chinese Cars, Steel, Textiles

Mexico is looking to apply tariffs of as much as 50% on cars and auto parts, as well as steel and textiles from China and other countries with which it does not have a trade agreement.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Plane Waits to Take Detained Hyundai Workers to South Korea

More than 300 South Koreans were among about 475 workers detained during last week’s raid at the battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s auto plant west of Savannah.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

GM Delays Cuts at Canada Plant Threatened by Trump’s Tariffs

The Detroit-based automaker will keep three shifts at its factory in Oshawa, Ontario, until at least Jan. 30.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Floats New Tariffs on China, India to Squeeze Russia

The president told European officials he’s willing to impose the tariffs on India and China — but only if EU nations do so as well.

September 10, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Uber to Add Joby’s Blade Helicopter Trips to Ride-Hail App

Blade’s passenger business, which Joby acquired in August, currently operates routes in the New York metropolitan area and southern Europe via its own consumer app.

September 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft Begins Autonomous Rides in Atlanta With Safety Drivers

Lyft will offer rides in a fleet of Toyota Sienna minivans equipped with autonomous technology developed by May Mobility.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Companies Expect Lower Sales in China on Tariffs

Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies that responded to a survey said the new tariffs have reduced expected revenue for their China operations in 2025.

September 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Amazon’s Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

All rides will be provided for free for at least the first few months to help promote the existence of the service in the perennially popular travel destination.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

More Than 60 Containers Fall Off Ship at Port of Long Beach

It isn’t clear what was in the containers, though local reports said shoes and clothing were seen floating in the water, and some containers appeared to have sunk.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Georgia's Electric Mobility Dream Tested After Hyundai Raid

Can Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp be both tough on immigration and encourage foreign companies to invest?

September 10, 2025