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Apparel importers call for labor talks to resume, say port automation ‘vital’ 

Apparel and footwear importers on Friday called for a resumption of port labor contract talks after President-elect Donald Trump publicly backed the East Coast longshore union.

“We welcome President-elect Trump’s commitment to strengthening United States ports and appreciate his efforts to meet with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett and Executive Vice President Dennis Daggett,” said American Apparel & Footwear Association Chief Executive Steve Lamar, in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/apparel-importers-call-for-labor-talks-to-resume-say-port-automation-vital

Trump backs ILA position on automation

President-elect Donald J. Trump has come out firmly in support of the ILA union position as its negotiations with port employers association USMX continue to bog down over what the employers call “modernization” and the union calls automation — in particular the use of semi-automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs).

Here’s what President-elect Trump said in a social media post yesterday:

Just finished a meeting with the International Longshoremen’s Association and its President, Harold...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/trump-backs-ila-position-on-automation/

Trafficker implicates long-haul truckers in drug cartel case

A drug trafficker connected to a violent Mexican cartel told prosecutors that long-haul truck drivers supported the operation by transporting narcotics and cash into and out of the U.S.

Oralia Rodriguez Flores pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to three charges related to her role in trafficking drugs and money laundering for the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), also known as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Flores, 40, who lived in Clayton, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trafficker-implicates-long-haul-truckers-in-drug-cartel-case

Trump plans tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico on Day 1

President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he would impose import tariffs on all three of the United States’ largest trading partners on his first day in office on Jan. 20.

The measures would include 25% tariffs on all products coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, as well as an additional 10% tariff on all goods originating from China.

The tariffs against Canada and Mexico, which could be in violation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade pact, is aimed at stopping...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-plans-tariffs-on-canada-china-and-mexico-on-day-1

FreightTech could see boost from Trump’s second presidency

President-elect Donald Trump’s technology policies could boost tools used in the freight transportation industry such as AI, automation, cloud computing and more, experts say.

During his most recent campaign, Trump promoted the advancement of technology within the U.S. with the aim of reducing reliance on foreign tech imports. His upcoming administration could likely provide incentives for logistics and transportation firms to invest in AI, automation and other technologies.

From automated...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freighttech-could-see-boost-from-trumps-second-presidency

FreightWaves SONAR State of Freight: Election to strongly impact freight economy

FreightWaves SONAR State of Freight hosted a special edition of its monthly webinar Friday to discuss how the outcome of the U.S. presidential election could affect the commercial transportation industry.

With only four days until voters decide between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, FreightWaves SONAR CEO Craig Fuller and Senior Analyst Tony Mulvey drilled down on the possible impact of each candidate’s policies on the freight market.

Here are five takeaways from Friday’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-sonar-state-of-freight-election-to-strongly-impact-freight-economy

Trump’s John Deere tariffs could hurt consumers, complicate global trade

President Donald Trump’s plan for 200% tariffs on the agriculture equipment manufacturer John Deere would disrupt the supply chain and ultimately hit consumers’ wallets, a Mexico trade expert said.

“Tariffs cause the cost of goods to rise and demand to drop, and it’s just going to cause the cost to rise, the pocketbook of the consumer is what gets slammed,” Jorge Canavati, principal at logistics provider J. Canavati & Co., told FreightWaves in an interview.

On Monday, Republican presidential...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-john-deere-tariffs-could-hurt-consumers-complicate-global-trade

State of Freight for July: ‘Bullish’ market coming for freight economy

FreightWaves’ State of Freight webinar for July offered a wide ranging discussion on everything from trucking bankruptcies, a surge in West Coast imports, to what a second Trump presidency could mean for the supply chain.

Craig Fuller, FreightWaves CEO and founder, said, “For many people, the presidential race is in many Americans’ minds, looking more and more like Donald Trump. And if you’re running a supply chain, you’re already thinking about what a Trump economy looks like.” 

Here are five...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/state-of-freight-for-july-bullish-market-coming-for-freight-economy

Trump-supporting truckers boycott loads to New York City

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Some truck drivers who support former President Donald Trump said they are refusing loads to New...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-supporting-truckers-boycott-loads-to-new-york-city

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