The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slipped by 0.6 point in February to 50.3, according to data released March 3. Readings above 50 indicate growth.
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Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Resigns Following Ethics Inquiry
The board of directors said it was made aware on Feb. 21 of “certain personal conduct by McMullen and immediately retained outside independent counsel to conduct an investigation.”
China Eyes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Agriculture
The response from Beijing will likely include tariffs and non-tariff measures, a Communist Party-backed news outlet reported on March 3, citing a person it didn’t identify.
Trump Set to Proceed With Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
The long-promised tariffs scheduled to take effect March 4 would easily be among the most sweeping of the Trump era, applying to roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports.
Western Nevada College Approved for Third-Party CDL Testing
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has paved the way for Western Nevada College to provide official third-party testing for exams for commercial driver license students.
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Walmart CEO: Food Prices Are Causing ‘Frustration and Pain’
The CEO of Walmart Inc. said American consumers are showing signs of stress as food prices remain stubbornly high.
Mexico Open to New Tariffs on China to Avoid Trump Duties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Mexico has proposed matching Washington’s tariffs on China and urged Canada to do the same.
Goodyear Rolls Out New WORK Series Truck Tire
Goodyear has introduced the Cooper WORK Series Regional Haul All-position 2, a SmartWay-verified commercial truck tire designed for superregional and less-than-truckload fleets.
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.