Trump vows to double Canadian auto tariffs, escalating fight: TT Daily

August 25, 2026

Trump vows to double Canadian auto tariffs, escalating fight

The latest tariff threat comes after negotiations between the U.S. and Canada broke down Aug. 21, which led to a 50% levy on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods to take effect. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

GOVERNMENT

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs on U.S.

Trump threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries.” Read more…

TECHNOLOGY

McLeod, Augment partner to integrate AI into broker workflows

The companies have introduced a software integration connecting Augment’s AI assistant, named Augie, with McLeod’s PowerBroker transportation management system to help freight brokers cover loads faster. Read more…

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The New Maintenance Playbook

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BUSINESS

ATRI opens annual survey on trucking’s top industry issues

The American Transportation Research Institute kicked off trucking’s annual effort to identify and rank the challenges viewed by stakeholders as most critical. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Mexico ‘optimistic’ on U.S. trade deal after Canada talks end

Mexico’s top trade negotiator will remain in Washington for several days as he seeks to lower 50% U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, and 25% duties on automobiles. Read more…

SAFETY

Michigan halts NMU truck driver training program during probe

Michigan halted a public university truck driving training school after a preliminary investigation into numerous alleged violations of state law. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Orange EV scales up at East Coast ports

Orange EV is expanding its presence at East Coast ports through a major fleet order in New Jersey and a newly announced deployment in Philadelphia. Read more…

FUEL

Oil prices decline as U.S. raises pressure on Iran

Brent crude fell $2.35 to $88.19 per barrel. Elevated oil prices are a major driver of higher costs. Read more…

AUTONOMOUS

Gatik AI raises $200 million in its largest funding series

For Gatik, the investment is a clear sign that the autonomous trucking industry is moving past the trial-and-error stage and into an era of highway deployment with major shippers in the U.S. and Canada. Read more…

BUSINESS

QXO hires Honeywell’s Ken West as COO

Brad Jacobs is looking to build the largest building products distribution business in North America. Since relaunching QXO in 2024, the company has spent about $30 billion buying companies. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs

The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets. Read more…

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