Business, Safety, Logistics

Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Nearly a Month After Wildfires

LOS ANGELES — The Pacific Coast Highway reopened Feb. 3, nearly a month after it was closed when flames from the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through hillside Los Angeles neighborhoods.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China Renews Threat to Counter US Tariffs

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has reiterated its threat to take “necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests” following the decision to impose 10% tariffs on China.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Canada Retaliates on Tariffs; Mexico Response in Limbo

TORONTO — Canada and Mexico ordered retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Feb. 1, the White House said.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern, East Palestine Reach $22M Settlement

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern announced a $22 million settlement resolving the village’s claims arising from a 2023 train derailment.

January 28, 2025
Business, Equipment

Bridgestone to Close Tire Plant in Tennessee, Lay Off 700

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tenn., truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company said in a release.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Ford Recalls More Than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks

BANGKOK — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump 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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump 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, 2025