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Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada once more

Trump clarified that most of the tariffs would begin to take effect on April 2. Due to consumer concerns about a trade war and its potential economic consequences, President Donald Trump has decided to postpone the imposition of tariffs once again. On March 6, he announced that the 25% tariffs on certain imports from Mexico […]

Supply chain turmoil: tariffs cause trade uncertainty

Tariffs sparked fears of a potential recession and rising consumer prices. In Long Beach, California, the meeting of global maritime transport executives turned into an atmosphere of concern in response to the recent changes in U.S. trade policy. The executives gathered this week, expected to discuss market trends and supply chain challenges at the annual […]

Trump pledges 25% tariffs on European Union imports

In his first Cabinet meeting since beginning his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump declared his intention to impose a 25% tariff on European Union (EU) imports, claiming the bloc was “created to take advantage of the United States.” In his first Cabinet meeting since beginning his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump declared his […]

PepsiCo announces restructuring and workforce reductions

PepsiCo Inc. announced that it is eliminating certain corporate functions and jobs within its U.S. food divisions. PepsiCo Inc. announced that it is eliminating certain corporate functions and jobs within its U.S. food divisions. According to the company, these measures aim to improve efficiency and better focus on the needs of North American consumers, as […]

Who wants to be a trucker? 45% of the U.S. consider it, but pay and challenges remain

A survey conducted by FinditParts revealed that nearly half of U.S. citizens have considered becoming truck drivers, if only one thing were different: the salary. A survey conducted by FinditParts revealed that nearly half of U.S. citizens have considered becoming truck drivers, if only one thing were different: the salary. The survey results showed that, […]

DOGE: Trump and Musk’s push to reshape government efficiency

The White House Government Efficiency Department, known as DOGE, aims to eradicate fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds. President Donald Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order to create the White House Government Efficiency Department, known as DOGE. Led by billionaire and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk, who […]

Impact of tariffs on U.S. imports, the economy and the transportation industry

If the Trump administration implements tariffs on Mexico and Canada, more than 50% of U.S. imports by volume would be affected. When he took office in January, President Donald Trump initiated a trade dispute with Mexico and Canada by announcing that he would impose a 25% tariff on imports from these countries starting February 1. […]

In brief: Sean Duffy confirmed as U.S. Transportation Secretary amid ongoing regulatory and emissions battles

The U.S. trucking industry continues to undergo changes under the new administration. Sean Duffy, new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation With 77 votes in favor and 22 against, the U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Sean Duffy as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. The former congressman from 2011 to 2019 was chosen […]

The cold weather and its impact on fuel prices in the U.S.

Winter cold can complicate fuel distribution, and low temperatures affect the operation of refineries. The extreme cold wave in the United States had a significant impact on fuel prices, particularly diesel, whose cost at the pumps experienced a decrease. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price of on-highway diesel dropped by […]

The U.S. bans smart vehicles with chinese or russian technology

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security announced its final rule, stating that technologies from China and Russia present a risk to national security. The U.S. government has officially announced a ban on the sale of connected vehicles in the United States that include Chinese or Russian technology, whether components or software, considering […]