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How CUSMA Strengthens Both U.S. and Canadian Economies
Amid the ongoing trade war, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) has been a crucial backstop. Â While product-specific...

Barry Murphy
Sep 31 min read
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ATA Invites Increased Enforcement Scrutiny
Like its Canadian counterpart the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling on enforcement agencies...

Barry Murphy
Sep 31 min read
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Canadian Firms Delay Passing Tariff Costs to Shoppers
Many Canadian companies aren’t yet charging their customers higher prices because of tariffs, a sign that inflation pressure stemming...

Barry Murphy
Aug 301 min read
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CPKC Rejects Calls for Rail Consolidation, Warns of Industry Risks
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) says it has no interest in participating in further rail industry consolidation, despite calls for...

Barry Murphy
Aug 301 min read
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End of U.S. de Minimis Exemption Sends Shockwaves Through Europe’s Logistics Sector
From August 29, all non-postal consignments to the U.S. valued under $800 will lose duty-free status under an executive order signed by...

Barry Murphy
Aug 291 min read
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Southern Ontario Businesses Facing Trade Challenges Can Now Apply for Funding
On August 26 , Evan Solomon, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario ( FedDev Ontario ),...

Barry Murphy
Aug 291 min read
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China Says ‘Rampant’ U.S. Protectionism Threatens Agricultural Ties
U.S. protectionism is undermining agricultural cooperation with China, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said, warning that farmers...

Barry Murphy
Aug 261 min read
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Halton Region Commercial Motor Vehicle Road Safety Blitz Put 44% of Trucks Out of Service
Between August 19 and 21, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), supported by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of...

Barry Murphy
Aug 261 min read
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‘Thermonuclear’ Verdicts on the Rise in the U.S., Report Finds
The trucking industry remained a top legal target last year as multimillion-dollar verdicts against U.S. companies expanded into...

Barry Murphy
Aug 251 min read
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U.S. Suspends Issuing of Visas to Foreign Truck Drivers
The U.S. continues to crack down on underqualified foreign truck drivers, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio taking to social media...

Barry Murphy
Aug 251 min read
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What U.S. Goods Will No Longer Be Subject to Canadian Tariffs?
August 25, 2025 - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday that Canada will be removing retaliatory tariffs on most U.S. goods...

Barry Murphy
Aug 251 min read
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U.S. Transport and Shipping Companies Face Hurdles in AI Adoption
August 22, 2025 - New survey data from Tech.co reveals that U.S. transport and shipping professionals are hesitant to invest in AI due...

Barry Murphy
Aug 231 min read
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Carney Holds ‘Productive’ Call with Trump as U.S. Trade War Stretches On
August 22, 2025 - Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday as the effects from Trump’s...

Barry Murphy
Aug 231 min read
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TIACA White Paper on E-Commerce: Charting a Roadmap for the Future of Air Cargo
August 22, 2025 - The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has released a white paper, E-Commerce: Opportunities & Challenges ,...

Barry Murphy
Aug 231 min read
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