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American Shipper
UN takes aim at US trade policy
In a thinly veiled swipe at President Trump’s trade policy, the U.N. says protectionism will result in weaker maritime demand over the next five years.
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Container
Crude-tanker rates just soared past $150,000/day
Crude-tanker rates have now reached levels not seen since before the global financial crisis.
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Fuel
California takes lead in suing Trump over emissions standards authority
California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and…
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American Shipper
Trump announces two-week delay to planned China tariff increase
The announcement comes after Beijing announced its first round of tariff exemptions for U.S. goods earlier in the day.
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What the Truck?!?
What The Truck?!? Ro-Ro Rescue, Uber’s New Home, and the Badass Guarantee
It’s a great Monday to be alive especially when it comes to listening to the hottest podcast in the freight industry. First, a massive cargo…
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American Shipper
US-China row takes place at WTO
As the U.S.-China trade war intensified with the Trump administration announcing more tariffs, the two countries clashed in two disputes this week at the World…
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American Shipper
Trans-Pacific box rates poised to rise?
Asia-U.S. container rates are still not showing peak-season strength, but optimism remains.
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Business
Workhorse Group takes paper hit because of politically fueled share run-up
For the first time, Workhorse Group is tying the possibility of a huge contract with the U.S. Postal Service to the acquisition of General Motors…
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Trade
Analysts: Next China tariffs will hit consumers more than prior rounds
Goods like clothes and toys are on the proposed tariff list.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Canada can’t supply Trump’s drug plan
U.S. drug import plan would tax Canadian medication supplies, which already face shortages.
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