Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told state planners he intends to eliminate red tape and reform permitting to complete construction projects faster amid rising costs.
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US Signals Steady Tariffs Ahead of China Meeting
“We expect that level to remain in place. We don’t intend to escalate beyond that. We intend to really stick to the deal that we had before,” Jamieson Greer said on Fox Business.
US Embraces Gas Guzzlers While World Goes Electric
The sudden switch promises a new era of fat profits for the companies. Long term, it risks sending American automakers off a cliff.
Lowe’s Expects Flat Sales on Muted Housing Demand
The company said Feb. 25 that the housing market remains pressured and that it’s focusing on improving productivity and other factors it can control.
Lucid Trims Production Goals Following Tough Year
Lucid Group plans to boost electric vehicle output more slowly in 2026 following a year marked by production struggles and faltering demand for battery-powered vehicles in the U.S.
Israel Raises Wheat Levies to Woo US
Israel plans to make further trade concessions to the U.S. on food and agricultural goods as part of efforts to persuade its closest ally to ease tariffs on exports from the Jewish state.
US Signals Possible Easing of Metal Tariffs, EU Says
European Union officials believe the U.S. will soon streamline its broad tariffs on products containing steel and aluminum, a topic that’s been an irritant in transatlantic relations.
Tariff Ruling May Spur Cargo Surge at Port of Los Angeles
The Supreme Court’s decision on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs may drive up cargo volume, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene Seroka said.
Companies Push for Billions in Refunds After Tariff Reversal
The Trump administration is likely to face legal obstacles if it argues against refunds for the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court — thanks to statements by Justice Department lawyers.
Confusion Mounts as US 10% Tariffs Begin
Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs went into effect Feb. 24, kicking off a White House effort to preserve the president’s trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his original duties.