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Canada, Mexico Lay Out Action Plan Before USMCA Review

The Canadian and Mexican leaders committed to coordination ahead of a high-stakes review in 2026 of their trade pact with the U.S. as President Trump鈥檚 tariff threats put the accord at risk.

September 19, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Touts Progress With Xi, Will Meet Him at APEC

President Trump said he had made progress with Chinese President Xi Jinping toward finalizing a deal over TikTok and that the two would meet on the sidelines of the upcoming APEC summit.

September 19, 2025
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FedEx Restores Profit Guidance After Strong Q1 Results

The Memphis-based courier had previously withheld a full-year forecast citing an inability to predict how demand would be shaped by President Trump鈥檚 tariff policies.

September 18, 2025
BusinessEquipment

American Axle, ZF, Forvia Sell Billions in Junk Debt

These companies are selling debt as President Donald Trump ramps up import levies, weighing on overseas car and auto-part manufacturers, which may pass added costs onto customers.

September 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trailer Demand to Sag Further on Tariff Uncertainty

North American trailer dealer inventories at the end of Q2 were slightly more than half the level of 12 months earlier, according to respondents to the FTR Transportation Intelligence survey.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Japan鈥檚 Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump鈥檚 Tariffs

August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs.

September 17, 2025
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UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit

As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source.聽

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Democrats Aim to Force Senate Vote on Canada, Brazil Tariffs

Sen. Tim Kaine says he will introduce two separate bipartisan resolutions this week that would terminate the national emergencies that Trump declared to justify the tariffs.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Tariff of 15% on Japan Auto Exports Kicks In Today

The auto sector accounts for the biggest component of Japan鈥檚 exports to the U.S. and serves as a pillar of employment and a trendsetter for wage growth.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

End of De Minimis Exemption Helped Sink Luxury Retailer Ssense

Ssense filed for bankruptcy protection after the end of a U.S. duty exemption for small shipments dealt a final blow to the struggling retailer.

September 15, 2025