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Trump Says US, Canada Can 鈥楪et There鈥 on Tariff Deal
Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Oct. 7, and the president described the disagreements as 鈥渘atural conflicts鈥 because they鈥檙e competing for the same business.
October 7, 2025States鈥 Commercial Vehicle Dragnets Snag ELP, CDL Violations
Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.
October 7, 2025Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals
President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.
October 7, 2025DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects
The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.鈥檚 SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.
October 7, 2025WTO: Full Drag of Trump Tariffs to Hit Trade Growth in 2026
Merchandise trade volumes are forecast to rise 2.4% this year, the Geneva-based forum said in a report Oct. 7 鈥 much faster than the 0.9% growth it predicted in August.
October 7, 2025Exxon Mobil Sees $500 Million Rebound in Q3 Refining Margins
Exxon is the first of the oil majors to post quarterly earnings guidance and often sets the trend for the industry.
October 7, 2025Canada鈥檚 Carney Visits Trump Ahead of USMCA Review
One of the world鈥檚 most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump鈥檚 trade war and annexation threats.
October 7, 2025Car Shipper Hoegh Drops on Weaker Trade and Port Fee Warning
U.S. port fees on China-built vessels are due to commence Oct. 14.
October 7, 2025Lucid Production, Deliveries Disappoint as Tax Credit Expires
Lucid Group鈥檚 electric vehicle production fell short of Wall Street鈥檚 forecasts during the third quarter as the car maker contends with the elimination of the consumer tax credit.
October 6, 2025Brazil Posts Export Growth, Resisting Hit From US Tariffs
Brazil鈥檚 overall exports grew last month as greater shipments to destinations like China and Argentina blunted the hit from 50% tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, according to data.
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