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Editorial: Words of Caution on Tariffs
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President Donald Trump has said that something needs to be done to even what he views as a global trade imbalance between the United States and other countries. And that “something” is steep tariffs on steel and aluminum, goods made in China and cars imported from Europe and Asia. Even Canada, America’s largest trade partner, has become a target of Trump’s tariff threats.
Trade Deficit Narrows to Smallest Since 2016 on Soybean Exports
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The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May to its smallest since October 2016 on a jump in exports of soybeans and aircraft amid the threat of retaliatory tariffs.
US Payrolls Rise 213,000; Wage Gains Slow, Unemployment Up
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U.S. hiring topped forecasts in June while unemployment rose from an 18-year low and wage gains unexpectedly slowed, indicating the labor market has room to keep expanding.
Big Freight Systems to Merge With Kelsey Trail Trucking
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Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Big Freight Systems, a division of Daseke Inc., on July 5 announced it is merging with Kelsey Trail Trucking, which has locations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Innisfil, Ontario.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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