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U.S. Truckers Under Pressure: Stress, Speeding and Safety Concerns

More than half of the drivers GeoTab spoke to believed that the risk of driving accidents has increased over the last five years.

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Tariffs Would ‘Blow a Hole’ in U.S. Auto Industry, Says Ford CEO

Farley said the tariffs would be a boon to South Korean, Japanese and European companies that are bringing 1.5 million to 2 million vehicles into the U.S.

Jim Farley speaks during a launch event for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric truck. Photo: Bloomberg

JCPenney Announces Store Closures Across Eight States

JCPenney will be closing one store in each of eight states, spanning California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire and West Virginia.

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Brazil Sees Quotas as ‘Good Solution’ to Trump’s Steel Tariffs

Brazilian steelmakers said they expect the governments to reach an agreement similar to the one from Trump’s first term.

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U.S. Faces De Minimis Dilemma as Supply Chains Brace for Impact

Ending de minimis requirements altogether could mean more paperwork, longer processing times, and higher costs for everyone from shippers to consumers.

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Survey: Supply Chains are Being ‘Fundamentally’ Restructured

Companies are doubling down on supply chain resilience, automation, and supplier diversification to counter rising trade complexities.

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EU Trade Chief Talks to Trump Team to Find Tariff Solution

The bloc could move quickly by re-applying duties it first imposed on the U.S. during Trump’s first term.

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Coca-Cola May Have to Use More Plastic Because of Tariffs, CEO Says

The drinks company imports aluminum for its cans from Canada, which is likely to be hardest hit by a 25% tariff on aluminum.

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Red Sea Ship Traffic Slow to Resume as Ceasefire Risks Swirl

Top executives from the world’s biggest shipping companies have cautioned that any return to the Red Sea is likely to be slow given the volatility of tensions in the Middle East.

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Cocoa Shortage Will Squeeze Chocolate Makers in 2025

Global cocoa production fell by 14% in the 2023-24 season, as output slowed in both Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, where at least 60% of the world's cocoa is produced.

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The Retail Playbook for Expansion into Emerging Economies

Setting up operations in a new country involves overcoming regulatory complexities, ensuring compliance with local laws, and tailoring strategies to unique cultural landscapes.

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U.S. Grocery Stores Cap Egg Purchases as Shortage Continues

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects egg prices to increase by another 20% by the time the year is out.

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