A bill meant to improve transportation safety by increasing access to truck parking was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Trump Says Tariffs on Foreign Farm Goods Start April 2
The president did not clarify if this plan is part of a previously announced effort to enact so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners.
Lumber Futures Surge on US Probe Into Import Dumping
Lumber futures rose to the highest in more than two and a half years after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into shipments of the commodity into the U.S.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 3, 2025
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 3, 2025 print edition.
Tariffs Could Raise US Car Prices by Up to $12,000
Tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico threaten to exacerbate an automotive affordability crisis that is already driving buyers out of the market.
Tariffs and Rising Costs Challenge US Factories
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.
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.