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US to Ease Tariffs on Auto Industry

The Commerce Department is slated to announce a five-year extension for an arrangement that allows automakers to reduce what they pay in tariffs on imported car parts.

October 17, 2025
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Volvo Projects Weakness in North American Truck Market

The manufacturer on Oct. 17 projected declining North American truck registrations for 2026, with CEO Martin Lundstedt citing rising uncertainty tied to President Trump鈥檚 planned duties.

October 17, 2025
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US Deficit Dips to $1.78 Trillion as Tariff Revenue Soars

The deficit for the fiscal year was $1.78 trillion, down from $1.82 trillion in 2024, a drop of 2%, according to figures released by the Treasury Department Oct. 16.

October 16, 2025
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Trump Says He May Attend Supreme Court Tariff Hearing

Presidential visits during oral arguments are rare, but President Trump considers this "one of the most important cases ever brought, because we will be defenseless," without tariffs.

October 16, 2025
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Canada May Sue Stellantis Over Jeep Production Shift

Industry Minister Melanie Joly would consider Stellantis in 鈥渄efault鈥 in light of federal and provincial government support extended to the automaker.

October 15, 2025
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Port of Los Angeles Sees Imports Drop in September

Volume is expected to slow in coming months as President Trump鈥檚 tariffs bite into profit margins and impact consumer prices, and uncertainty over the U.S.-China trade war increases.

October 15, 2025
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Trump, Milei Discuss Trade Deal at White House

The White House meeting came just days after the U.S. announced the $20 billion currency swap 鈥 meant to help shore up Argentina鈥檚 peso and calm financial markets in the South American nation.

October 14, 2025
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Kentucky 鈥 and Its Ford Plant 鈥 on Front Lines of Trade War

Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry."

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China Stands Firm, Calls on US to Withdraw 100% Tariff Threat

Chinese trade data released Oct. 13 showed exports to the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, dropping 27% in September from the year before.

October 14, 2025
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Trump Predicts China Will Resume Buying US Soybeans

President Donald Trump predicted China will resume purchases of American soybeans after he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month.

October 9, 2025