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Trump Supports Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Deal
The proposed merger, which would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S., is being weighed by the Surface Transportation Board.
September 22, 2025FedEx Revenue, Net Income Increase for Q1 2026
鈥淥ur earnings growth underscores the success of our strategic initiatives, as we are flexing our network and reducing our cost-to-serve," CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a statement.
September 19, 2025US Lurches Toward Shutdown as Senate Dems Block GOP Stopgap
Congress moved closer to an Oct. 1 government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans on Sept. 19 each blocked the other party鈥檚 rival plans to provide temporary funding.
September 19, 2025Canada, 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, 2025Porsche, VW Lower 2025 Forecasts Because of Pullback From EVs
Porsche and parent Volkswagen cut their outlook for the year, citing the sports-car maker taking a $2.2 billion hit to operating profit linked to pushing back the introduction of new EVs.
September 19, 2025Trump 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, 2025Shippers Warn IMO Net-Zero Plan Could Cost $300B by 2035
The IMO has set a goal of net zero for shipping by midcentury and next month aims to formally adopt a plan that would see ships pay levies for at least some of their emissions.
September 19, 2025Senate Confirms Sean McMaster to Lead FHWA
The Senate also confirmed Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Paul Roberti at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
September 19, 2025Daimler Truck, General Dynamics Expand Military Partnership
Daimler鈥檚 Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks unit will offer complete logistics vehicles and long-term service in Europe, North America and other markets, Daimler said in a statement.
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