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Key Supreme Court Justices Question Trump鈥檚 Global Tariffs
A decision against Trump could force more than $100 billion in refunds and remove a major burden on the U.S. importers that are paying the tariffs.
November 5, 2025US Companies Added 42,000 Jobs in October, ADP Data Shows
While helping to temper concerns of a faster deterioration in the job market, the modest payrolls increase last month is consistent with a general softening in labor demand.
November 5, 2025XPO Reports Q3 Revenue Jumps to $2 Billion
The Greenwich, Conn.-based LTL carrier reported net income of $82 million for the three months ending Sept. 30. That compared with $95 million the previous year.聽
November 5, 2025California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most 鈥渆gregious鈥 licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.
November 5, 2025China to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Some US Farm Products
The country鈥檚 Finance Ministry confirmed it would end tariffs imposed March 4 on soybeans and other U.S. agricultural products including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken, effective Nov. 10.
November 5, 2025Supreme Court Considers Trump Tariffs
The administration is trying to defend the tariffs after lower courts ruled聽the emergency law Trump invoked聽doesn鈥檛 give him near-limitless power to set and change duties on imports.
November 5, 2025Building Materials Carrier BlueLinx Acquires Disdero Lumber
BlueLinx Holdings has expanded its western U.S. footprint with the $96 million acquisition of Disdero Lumber, an Oregon distributor of premium specialty wood products.
November 4, 2025Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills
Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.
November 4, 2025Rivian Cost Cuts Pay Off With Smaller-Than-Expected Loss
Rivian Automotive reported a smaller-than-expected loss in a sign of progress as the EV maker cuts costs and staff ahead of plans to begin deliveries of a new midsize SUV next year.
November 4, 2025Amazon Demands Perplexity Stop AI Tool's Purchasing Ability
Amazon has sent a cease and desist letter to Perplexity AI demanding that the AI search startup stop allowing its AI browser agent, Comet, to make purchases online for users.
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