Reopening Border Trade Deals Sparks Concern in Freight Sector
Freight sector executives in recent earnings updates and appearances on Capitol Hill stressed that seamless trade agreements are a value for growth and productivity, a reminder to the Trump administration and a Republican-led Congress likely to revisit trade deals with Mexico and other countries.
February 13, 2017Here Comes the Economic Growth That Confidence Data’s Predicting
It turns out businesses and consumers have reason to be confident economic growth is about to pick up. But it’s not because of President Donald Trump’s policy prescriptions.
February 6, 2017Specter of Global Trade War Rises as Trump Puts ‘America First’
World leaders aren’t taking Donald Trump’s trade barbs lying down.
February 1, 2017Trump Donates $10,000 to Rural Illinois FedEx Driver
A 24-year-old FedEx delivery driver from a rural Illinois town received the donation of a lifetime Jan. 30 — from President Trump, The Washington Post reports.
February 1, 2017Trump’s Bid to Slash Regulations Faces Bureaucratic Roadblocks
President Trump set a daunting goal for government agencies bound by complex procedures, ordering his department heads to kill two regulations for each new one they issue.
January 30, 2017Trump to Require Two Rules Be Killed for Each New One Issued
President Donald Trump ordered government agencies on Jan. 30 to propose revoking two regulations for each new one they issue, fulfilling a promise he made shortly after his election.
January 30, 2017Trump’s Initial Moves Elicit Praise, Caution From Trucking
In his inaugural address as president of the United States, Donald Trump vowed to renegotiate trade agreements, boost the economy by reducing regulations, clamp down on immigration and spend more money to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure.
January 30, 2017Trump and Trucking: Your Thoughts on the President's Agenda?
In his inaugural address, President Trump promised to renegotiate trade agreements, clamp down on immigration and boost the American economy by reducing regulations and improving infrastructure. What is your reaction to the president’s agenda and what would you most like to see happen in the next four years?
January 24, 2017Business Euphoria Over Trump Gives Way to Caution, Confusion
Early optimism among business lobbyists and executives that Donald Trump's election heralded better days has slowly given way to uncertainty as the president-elect fires off mixed and sometimes confusing messages on health care, taxes and trade.
January 18, 2017President of Mayors Group to Trump: ‘We’re Ready to Go’ on Investing in Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — The country’s mayors are prepared to work with the Trump administration on measures aimed at significantly increasing funding for infrastructure projects, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, said at the group’s annual meeting on Jan. 17.
January 17, 2017