Business

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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

Government, Business

Citigroup: Trump Tariffs to Drive Up Aluminum, Steel Prices

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico will push up steel and aluminum prices across the U.S., according to Citigroup analysts.

Yvonne Yue Li | Bloomberg News
November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis Might Shutter UK Van Plant Over EV Rules

Stellantis had already threatened to pull the plug on its U.K. operations, warning about the impact of what it says are the country’s too stringent EV targets.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business

US Consumers More Confident About Jobs, Economy

A gauge of present conditions increased to an eight-month high. The group’s measure of expectations for the next six months edged to an almost three-year high.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Exxon Exec Says Oil Output Won’t Surge Despite Trump Agenda

Oil and gas producers in the U.S. will not raise output significantly in the coming years despite calls from President-elect Donald Trump to “drill, baby, drill,” said an Exxon executive.

Mitchell Ferman | Bloomberg News
November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan

Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a foil to Donald Trump’s policies, laying the groundwork for resistance on everything from deportations to regulation rollbacks.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Loan Advances EV Factory Timeline

The loan would come from the U.S. Energy Department’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Lead Labor Department

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 22 named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in his second administration.

Bill Barrow | Associated Press
November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Has Little Room to Revive Oil Supply, Official Says

OPEC+ has little scope to reverse its oil production cuts, which have triggered a wave of rival supply from the U.S. shale industry, Iran’s representative to the group said.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
November 25, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Kenan Advantage Expands Dry Bulk With Two November Deals

North Canton, Ohio-based KAG has expanded its dry bulk transportation services with two acquisitions, strengthening its logistics capabilities across North America.

November 25, 2024
Business, For-Hire, Top 100

Roadrunner Owner Sells Majority Stake to CEO Jamroz, Partner

A private equity vehicle led by Roadrunner Freight CEO Chris Jamroz bought a majority ownership stake in the less-than-truckload carrier from Elliott Investment Management.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 25, 2024