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New Volvo VNR Rolls Off New River Valley Production Line
Volvo Trucks North America recently began serial production of the latest iteration of its VNR tractor at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va.聽
February 23, 2026Walmart to Pay Out 121% of Annual Bonuses to Corporate Staff
The retailer has had a strong run in recent years, attracting cost-conscious consumers with low prices and a wide product assortment. Its online operation has broadened its appeal to wealthier households.
February 23, 2026Democrats Craft Bill to Refund Billions From Trump Tariffs
The measure would prioritize refunds to small businesses and encourages importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass the refunds on to their customers.
February 23, 2026EU Halts US Trade Deal as Tariff Turmoil Creates Uncertainty
The main political groups in the European Parliament say they鈥檒l suspend legislative work on approving the trade deal on Feb. 23, days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs.
February 23, 2026Supreme Court to Hear From Oil Companies on Climate Suits
The court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colo., among聽a series of lawsuits聽alleging the companies deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to聽climate change.
February 23, 2026Trump Says He鈥檒l Raise Tariffs to 15% After Court Rebuff
The Supreme Court's Feb. 20 decision struck down tariffs Trump had imposed on nearly every country using an emergency powers law.聽Trump now said he'll use a different legal authority.
February 23, 2026Northeast Blizzard Prompts Bans on Road Travel
Millions of people in the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and聽blizzard warnings聽Feb. 23 as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions.
February 23, 2026Markets Stay Calm After Court Decision Against Trump Tariffs
The Supreme Court decision could potentially disrupt arrangements worked out in trade negotiations since Trump announced sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries in April 2025.
February 23, 2026Bessent Warns Tariff Refunds Would Favor Corporations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said any refunds from tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court would amount to 鈥渦ltimate corporate welfare,鈥 suggesting he sees no benefit flowing to consumers.
February 20, 2026FMCSA Rule Proposals Target Chameleon Carriers, CDL Training
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the efforts aim to modernize and strengthen federal systems used to verify motor carrier identity, ownership and compliance.
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