Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government increased the import tax on many U.S. steel items to 50% from 25%, and applied tariffs to a range of consumer goods.
September 8, 2026Logistics News
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
No break on gas prices as traditional summer ends
Labor Day traditionally portends a break for drivers. But this year, something unusual is happening: Prices are on the rise.
September 8, 2026Trump plans executive order on direct beef sales
President Donald Trump said he was creating a program to help farmers and ranchers “process their own food," a move aimed at addressing the high cost of beef.
September 4, 2026N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority, Calstart launch $45M EV truck effort
The initiatives being launched will support electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.
September 4, 2026Manufacturing and construction job growth outpaces services
U.S. job growth in manufacturing, construction and other goods producers is outpacing that of the larger services economy.
September 4, 2026Oil prices up sharply this week
Brent crude fell 0.2% to $95.37 a barrel. U.S. gasoline prices will be higher this Labor Day weekend than they have ever been at this time of year, according to AAA.
September 4, 2026Texas law proposal targets fraudulent digital Mexican CDLs
Texas roadway crashes have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued CDLs, one official testified.
September 4, 2026Diesel hits record price at an average of $5.85 a gallon
Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.
September 4, 2026Guinness beer heist worth $155,000 gives police plenty to mull
British police have a stout task ahead: recovering 70,000 pints worth of stolen Guinness.
September 3, 2026White House targets trucking fraud in enforcement surge
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal agencies and a White House task force have launched a “whole-of-government approach” to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in trucking.
September 3, 2026