President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect March 4, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by North American allies.
March 4, 2025GovernmentBusinessFuel
Trump Cancels Permit Allowing Venezuela to Export Oil to US
A permit issued by the U.S. government allowing Chevron to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated, President Donald Trump announced Feb. 26.
February 28, 2025GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics
Thieves Steal $2 Million Worth of Nikes From Freight Trains
Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of Nike sneakers.
February 25, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Taiwan Pledges More US Investment After Tariff Threats
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Feb. 14 he would communicate more with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s concerns over the chip industry and invest more in the U.S.
February 14, 2025GovernmentBusiness
EU Commission Vows Firm and Swift Reaction to Tariffs
The European Union’s executive branch on Feb. 14 vowed to “take firm and immediate action” against U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum.
February 14, 2025BusinessSafetyLogistics
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, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
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, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
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, 2025GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics
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, 2025GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics
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