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Trump Orders Removal of EV-Favoring Policies and Subsidies
President Donald Trump ordered his administration to consider eliminating subsidies and other policies that favor electric vehicles.
January 21, 2025Canada Says It’s Ready to Respond to US Tariffs
TORONTO — Top Canadian ministers said Jan. 20 that Canada will be ready to retaliate after President Donald Trump said he was thinking of imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1.
January 21, 2025Trump Says 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Coming Feb. 1
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Jan. 20 that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.
January 21, 2025Ohio Residents Appealing Derailment Settlement Not Giving Up
Residents challenging Norfolk Southern’s $600 million settlement for the Ohio train crash have asked a court to reject a judge’s order requiring them to put up a bond to continue their appeal.
January 21, 2025Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 20, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the January 20, 2025 print edition.
January 20, 2025Trump Sworn in as 47th President After Historic Comeback
Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development and end diversity and inclusion programs.
January 20, 2025FTE to Sell Hyundai Translead Trailers in Alabama
Fleet Trailer & Equipment will become the Hyundai Translead dealer for Alabama, the trailer manufacturer said.
January 17, 2025New Ohio Towing Fairness Law Takes Effect in April
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law Jan. 8 creating a process to resolve disputes over high invoices for towed commercial vehicles in legislation backed by state truckers and towers.
January 17, 2025FTC Accuses PepsiCo of Price Discrimination Favoring Walmart
The FTC sued PepsiCo on Jan. 17, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to Walmart at the expense of other vendors and consumers.
January 17, 2025J.B. Hunt Ends 2024 With Slight Revenue Decline
The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier ended the year slightly behind where it was during the prior fourth quarter amid efforts to reinvest and improve operations, the company reported Jan. 16.
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