Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.
July 17, 2025GovernmentBusinessFuel
US to Impose 93.5% Tariff on Graphite From China
The Commerce Department imposed preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component.
July 17, 2025GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
Port of Long Beach Reports Downturn in June
Cargo slowed at the Port of Long Beach last month but officials said they expect a bounceback in July because of the ongoing pause on tariffs.
July 17, 2025GovernmentBusiness
Alcoa Says Trump Tariff Added $115 Million in Aluminum Costs
Alcoa., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115 million in the second quarter.
July 17, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics
Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants
Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges 鈥渢o reinforce the arteries of the American economy鈥 while $35 million went to port improvements.
July 17, 2025GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100
Trump Says Coca-Cola Agrees to Use Cane Sugar for US Coke
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to use cane sugar in Coke beverages sold in the U.S.
July 16, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Trump鈥檚 NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment
President Donald Trump鈥檚 choice to lead the nation鈥檚 top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.
July 16, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics
Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform
The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.
July 16, 2025GovernmentBusiness
Canada to Curb Steel Imports to Soften Blow From US Tariffs
Canada will reduce the amount of foreign steel importers can bring into the country tariff-free, a move to help domestic producers suffering from President Donald Trump鈥檚 levies.
July 16, 2025GovernmentBusinessEquipmentTCA
CEO Radstrom Calls Uncertainty Daimler鈥檚 Biggest Challenge
Daimler Truck CEO Karin Radstrom says tariffs are not the biggest challenge facing the commercial vehicle maker in the United States.
July 16, 2025