Ontario Premier Warns U.S. Tariffs May Outlast Trump Term
Doug Ford says Canada must prepare for trade protectionism beyond 2028. What that means for cross-border truck parts and chassis supply.
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Peterbilt Denton Plant Adds 1,000 Jobs After Truck Tariff
White House credits 25% import duty on Class 8 trucks with employment gains at PACCAR's Texas facility, though broader manufacturing data shows sector job…
Canada's Sept. 8 Countertariffs Will Raise Truck Parts Costs, Study Warns
Oxford Economics says 15% to 50% levies on U.S. machinery, steel, and plastics will help some manufacturers but increase producer prices 0.2 points in 2027.
U.S. Signals 50% Canada Tariffs Will Hit Aug. 19 Midnight Deadline
Trump administration downplays prospects for last-minute deal as Section 338 tariffs loom over cross-border freight.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows to $73.3B as Imports Drop 1.8% in June
The gap shrank 5.6% from May as computer and semiconductor imports slowed. Capital goods imports fell for the first time since September.
Tender Lead Times Hit 3.74 Days, Up Six Years Running
Shippers are booking trucks further in advance even when capacity is loose. That's changing how freight moves and who gets it.
Freight Tonnage Flat in May as Capacity Crunch Lifts Rates
Import volumes hit record highs while domestic freight demand barely budged. Tight capacity, not tonnage growth, is driving the rate rally.
Tire Costs Jump 6.4%, Driver Pay Tops $1 Per Mile for First Time
Operating costs climbed through 2025 as tariffs hit tires and driver compensation crossed the dollar mark, squeezing margins in the third year of soft freight.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump 10% Tariffs During Legal Fight
Court ruling lets government enforce global tariffs while importers challenge the levies. What the decision means for truck parts, chassis, and cross-border…
G7 Summit Precedes July 1 USMCA Review, What Truck OEMs Must Watch
Canadian PM softens tone toward Trump ahead of G7 summit and scheduled USMCA review. Trump has said he may not renew the trade pact, which governs cross-border…
Trump Says U.S. Won't Renew USMCA, What It Means for Cross-Border Truck Supply
President Trump announced the U.S. will not renew the USMCA trade pact ahead of the July 1 deadline, setting up months of renegotiation. Cross-border equipment…
June Import Volume Up 9.7% as Retailers Pull Peak Season Forward
Shippers accelerate cargo to dodge rising fuel costs and tariff risk. Early peak means more drayage loads through July, then a fall lull.