Trump to delay 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days: TT Daily

August 19, 2026

Trump to delay 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days

The announcement buys time for more negotiations and avoids, for now, another strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. Read more…

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BUSINESS

July tonnage dips as choppy conditions continue

American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index also showed that tonnage was up 1.4% during the first seven months of the year compared with 2025. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

July medium-duty truck sales increase on Class 6 strength

U.S. medium-duty truck sales gained momentum in July due largely to a jump in the Class 6 market, which showed a 39.4% year-over-year increase. Read more…

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The New Maintenance Playbook

Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face more challenges than ever in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, the fleets that succeed will be those that adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strategies built for change. Read more…

FUEL

Oil prices climb with no change over Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude, which was trading for around $70 per barrel before the start of the war, gained 1% to $91.91 per barrel early Aug. 19. Read more…

TECHNOLOGY

Amazon to expand drone delivery to 500 cities

Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes, Amazon said in a news release. The drones can carry packages up to 5 pounds. Read more…

FUEL

Diesel margins top $100 a barrel to reach record high

A near-perfect storm of factors has coalesced to raise prices, threatening a winter of higher heating bills and inflationary shocks. Read more…

BUSINESS

Starwood team lends $672M for outdoor U.S. storage lots

Investors have been drawn to outdoor storage properties, which are an increasingly important link in the global supply chain as e-commerce grows and customers expect quicker deliveries. Read more…

BUSINESS

JBS seeks rest of Pilgrim’s Pride stake in $1.2 billion deal

Consumer demand for chicken has continued to grow, making the sector a more lucrative one for U.S. meatpacking operations that have been losing money in the beef market. Read more…

BUSINESS

Target sales rebound as shoppers respond to new merchandise

Target is emerging from more than a year of weak comparable sales. A 5.6% jump in the first quarter offset a 3.8% decline in 2025. Read more…

BUSINESS

Lowe’s cuts outlook as soft housing market curbs demand

Comparable sales, which measure results at locations open at least a year, grew 0.2% in the second quarter, missing the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…

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