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GovernmentBusiness

Supreme Court Again Doesn’t Rule on Tariffs

The court is preparing to begin a four-week recess, and under its usual procedures for releasing opinions, the next potential day for a tariff decision is Feb. 20.  

January 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Wall Street Slumps After Tariff Threats Over Greenland

President Donald Trump said he would charge a 10% import tax on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland because they oppose his Greenland threats.

January 20, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Supreme Court Sets Jan. 20 for Next Opinions

A ruling against Trump on tariffs would undercut the centerpiece of his economic agenda and deliver his biggest legal defeat since returning to the White House.

January 16, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Canada Agrees to Cut Tariffs on Chinese EVs

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Jan. 16.

January 16, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trade Policy and Tariffs Fuel Nearshoring Momentum

Transportation companies such as C.H. Robinson and XPO have already added services and warehouse space to support customers in Mexico that are shipping or are planning to ship to the U.S.

January 16, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Taiwan Trade Pact Pledges $500 Billion for US Chipmaking

Under the terms, which the White House was poised to announce Jan. 15, duties on Taiwanese shipments would fall from the previous 20% rate — putting them on par with Japan and South Korea.

January 15, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Whitmer Warns of Worsening Car Industry Under Trump Tariffs

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a speech at the Detroit Auto Show that the administration's tariff strategy has hurt American auto manufacturing and is benefiting Chinese competitors.

January 15, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Lawmakers Propose $2.5B Agency to Boost Rare Earths

The bill would favor a market-based approach by setting up the independent body charged with building a stockpile of critical minerals, stabilizing prices and encouraging production.

January 15, 2026
BusinessLogistics

Transport M&A Slowed Against 2025 Headwinds

The transportation sector experienced a slowdown in merger and acquisition activity in 2025 amid ongoing headwinds and market uncertainty, according to a report by Tenney Group.

January 15, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trump Backs Nvidia Deal With China, Adds Chip Tariff

Under an order Trump signed on Jan. 14, the government would collect the duty on the chips as they’re brought to the U.S. before final shipment to Chinese customers and other foreign markets.

January 14, 2026

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