Mexico Tops U.S. Trade List Again, But Tariff Threats Returns
U.S. trade with Mexico hits $74.5 billion in May, but looming 30% tariffs from Trump threaten to upend cross-border supply chains.
Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski
Sixth Circuit Reverses TQL Victory, Broker Liability Debate Escalates
Sixth Circuit ruling in Cox v. TQL deepens legal split on broker liability under F4A
U.S. Warehouse Vacancies Surge as Import Volumes Stabilize
U.S. warehouse vacancy rates hit 11-year high as trade uncertainty and shifting import patterns reshape logistics strategies
Walmart Tops 2025 U.S. Retail Rankings as Market Consolidation Deepens
Walmart and Amazon lead the 2025 U.S. retail rankings, as stable leadership among top retailers.
🎣 Making Trucking Great Again: This Week in Freight
Here is another round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
Legal/Lawsuit
C.H. Robinson Pushes Supreme Court to Affirm Broker Liability Shield Under Federal Law
C.H. Robinson urges Supreme Court to affirm federal preemption of state negligent selection claims, reinforcing protections for brokers under the F4A.
Trump Administration Officially Sets August 1 Deadline for Tariff Hikes on 14 Nations
President Trump sends tariff warning letters to 14 countries, setting August 1 as the deadline to avoid steep import duties of up to 40%.
FMCSA Issues Emergency Relief for Carriers Responding to Texas Flood Disaster
FMCSA suspends federal trucking regulations for carriers delivering emergency relief to Texas following catastrophic flooding.
Drug Bust
DEA Seizes 700 Pounds of Meth Hidden in Semi Truck at Georgia Produce Warehouse
Federal agents seized 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a semi truck of cucumbers at a Georgia warehouse; two individuals face federal drug charges.
Policy
Congress Passes Major Tax Reform Package with Provisions for Trucking
Congress approves tax reform boosting trucking investments, but truckers remain excluded from overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Policy
Trump Says Tariff Deadline Extended to August 1
Tariffs will resume Aug. 1 for nations lacking U.S. trade deals, escalating uncertainty for importers as unclear timelines continue to change.
Newsletters
🎣 From Speed Limiters to Stolen Loads: The Week in Freight
Happy 4th of July Week: Here's a round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.