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    Trucking is an indicator of the overall health of the United States, while domestic and international economic developments can alter the industry’s outlook in an instant. From Wall Street to Main Street, this category focuses on what it all means for your business.

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    According to ACT Research, Trump's tariff policies create economic uncertainty for trucking.
    Josh Fisher
    April 16, 2025
    At the start of 2025, ACT Research analysts said the U.S. faced a 20% chance of recession. But those fears rise as ‘presidential flip-flopping’ creates more business risk and ...
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    Jeremy Wolfe
    April 15, 2025
    For-hire trucking rates have improved in 2025, with strong spot market demand in early April. Analysts caution that this may be a temporary reaction to tariff threats: The trade...
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    Jeremy Wolfe
    April 11, 2025
    Total cost of ownership, ease of maintenance, freight demand, and more: The muddy tariff environment has clear consequences for commercial carriers.
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    Trump shows tariff chart
    Jeremy Wolfe
    April 2, 2025
    President Trump's blanket import tax starts at 10%, may include a 25% tariff on foreign-made auto imports, and adds varying duties up to 49% on specific countries. The massive...
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    Trump tariffs and trade wars create trucking industry uncertainty in 2025.
    Josh Fisher
    April 2, 2025
    2025 was supposed to be the year trucking bounced back. However, Trump’s trade war creates marketplace ‘paralysis’ among carriers, dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers. ACT Research...

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