President Trump is threatening higher tariffs on Canada and the European Union if they work together to retaliate in response to U.S. tariffs.

Roughly 1,400 U.S. and Canadian steelworkers have been laid off due to tariffs, company officials said.

President Trump said he will impose 25% duties on vehicles and certain parts assembled outside the country, including American brands.

A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Mexico-based supplier must keep shipping parts to a Daimler Truck North America subsidiary in Detroit.

President Donald Trump said Monday he may give countries “breaks” on tariffs, but imports of autos and pharmaceuticals will be targeted.

This week in Borderlands: Tariffs could lead Mexico into recession, report says; Echo Global Logistics expands operations in Mexico; Americold acquires logistics facility near Houston; and GM agrees to 10.25% wage increase at Mexican plant.

Kreilkamp Trucking has acquired the assets of Iowa-based Gray Transportation.

An Arizona truck driver is accused of murdering the owner of an Illinois-based carrier on March 5.

China has halted imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. as the global trade war intensifies.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty for the automotive manufacturing industry, an expert on supply chain risk says.

A truck carrying goods for Amazon allegedly failed to slow down for an I-35 work zone in Texas, investigators said, leading to a deadly collision.

This week in Borderlands: US trade with Canada, Mexico hit $134B in January; Appliance maker announces $668M expansion in Mexico; LG Electronics plans $100M investment in Reynosa, Mexico; and Meyer Distributing opens a logistics facility in West Texas.

Detroit Diesel Corp. asked a federal judge to order a Mexican supplier to keep shipping parts needed to make commercial trucks.

The European Union and Canada on Wednesday placed $49 billion in trade duties on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s metals tariffs.

Iowa-based Gray Transportation is negotiating for a possible sale amid rumors the carrier is shutting down.

Geodis Logistics is closing a distribution center in New Jersey and DHL is eliminating 8,000 jobs in Germany.

This week in Borderlands: Cartels a barrier to growing cross-border trade, expert says; Tesla plans to build massive battery plant in Texas; Logistics firm opens second supply chain facility in Austin, Texas; and Authorities seize $4M in drugs hidden in blueberry shipment.

A wave of layoffs and furloughs has hit jobs tied to the manufacturing and freight sectors in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

White House agrees to delay tariffs on Canadian, Mexican goods covered by USMCA trade pact

President Donald Trump announced a 30-day tariff exemption for the North American automotive sector.

Canada, China and Mexico are retaliating as President Trump’s tariffs go into effect Tuesday.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to raise tariffs on imports from China by an additional 10%.

The Trump administration said tariffs will be imposed Tuesday on goods imported from Canada and Mexico.

This week in Borderlands: Mapping supply chains key to surviving tariff wars, experts say; Construction begins on logistics park in Laredo, Texas; WWEX Group opens office in Monterrey, Mexico; and Continental expanding plant in central Mexico.

Authorities in New Jersey and Canada recently made arrests in separate drug smuggling cases involving marijuana, methamphetamine and more.

The Trump administration is signaling conflicting start dates for certain tariffs on U.S. imports.

Gulf Coast ports’ January cargo volumes were up in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, but mixed in New Orleans.

Shipping companies may reroute Chinese-built vessels to Mexican ports to avoid Trump’s proposed fees on Chinese commercial ships.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hopes to finalize an agreement with President Trump to prevent import tariffs starting March 4.

The Trump administration’s mass deportations of undocumented immigrants could cause disruptions in the U.S. food supply chain, experts say.

This week in Borderlands: Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts; Imperial Auto opens $21M factory in Mexico; EGO Group launches electronic components plant in central Mexico; and Billor opens logistics hub in Houston.

WWEX Group is reportedly acquiring JEAR Logistics, a 3PL focused on refrigerated cargo.

Supply chain technology provider Trimble recorded a 6% year-over-year increase in transportation revenue during the fourth quarter to $206.8 million.

An aging workforce and President Trump’s tariff policies are steering companies toward adopting more technologies that optimize workflows as well as health and safety.

American Freight said it will lay off 19 executives after its parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November.

More than $32 million worth of drugs has been seized recently at commercial ports in Texas, Michigan and Washington.

This week in Borderlands: Trade fears, CO2 rules hit Mexico’s cargo truck exports; Gebrüder Weiss opens Phoenix location aimed at cross-border trade; Bourque Logistics snags $100M in financing for expansion; Taiwan auto parts supplier plans $70M factory in central Mexico.

President Donald Trump has announced a plan for possible reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trade partners.

GXO Logistics Inc. saw solid growth in 2025 and could expand in North America through an acquisition.

Sotira, which is leveraging AI to help brands offload and capitalize on their surplus inventory, has raised $2 million in funding.

GXO Logistics’ fourth-quarter revenue surged 25% year over year to $3.25 billion.

Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner for the second consecutive year in 2024, reaching a record-breaking $840 billion.

Gaia Dynamics is arming customers with AI-driven tools to accelerate the tariff code classification of products.

President Donald Trump said he will impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium entering the U.S., a move that significantly affects trade with Mexico and Canada.

This week in Borderlands: Diverse supply chain can limit tariffs’ impact, expert says; CPKC launches Texas cross-border railway bridge; Canada-based components maker expands Mexico plant; and Mexico repeals ban on imports of genetically modified corn.

Universal Logistics lowered its 2025 guidance due to headwinds in the intermodal market and expenses from a recent acquisition.

Amazon beat expectations for revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter, but it predicts slower growth in the next quarter.

Universal Logistics Holdings reported a 19% increase in operating revenue to $465.1 million in the fourth quarter.

SONAR market experts say Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico might have spurred shippers to “pull forward” orders and rethink their supply chains.

Border seizures of fentanyl, a drug that the Trump administration has declared part of a national emergency, declined 18.8% in fiscal year 2024.

Supply chain-related firms in the U.S. have laid off 16,919 workers since the beginning of October.

Stock markets around the world saw sharp declines in response to President Trump’s imposition of tariffs and retaliatory actions by Canada and Mexico.

Canada and Mexico said they would impose tariffs on imports from the U.S. in retaliation for duties announced by President Trump on Saturday.

This week in Borderlands: Tariffs won’t stop soaring cross-border trade, expert says; Nestle investing $1B in Mexico to boost production; Polar Leasing Co. plans Texas distribution hub; and German equipment manufacturer opens $20M plant in northern Mexico.

Trump imposes tariffs on imports from Canada, China, Mexico, impacting a wide range of raw materials and consumer goods.

UPS said it will cut the volumes it handles for Amazon by 50% over the next two years to boost profitability.

Tesla plans to begin mass production of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck by the end of the year at its factory in Nevada.

Ports in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, reported increased year-over-year cargo movements in 2024 versus 2023.

Shippers and logistics professionals are bracing for U.S. tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports that could begin Saturday.

US avoids trade war with Colombia after the two countries came to an agreement late Sunday over migrant deportations.

This week in Borderlands: Trump tariffs could raise consumer prices in short term, expert says; TransPak expands logistics operation in Texas; Logisticus Group opens supply chain facility near Phoenix; and Grupo Lintel plans $83 million logistics park in central Mexico.

Covenant Logistics Group officials are optimistic about the trucking market, expecting more freight by mid-2025.

Covenant Logistics Group reported 3% quarterly growth in freight revenue, “despite a challenging general freight environment,” Chairman and CEO David R. Parker said.

Canada, Mexico, China and other nations are formulating plans in response to President Trump’s proposed tariffs that could take effect Feb. 1.

President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his wish to “take back” the Panama Canal and initiate 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada.

This week in Borderlands: Trump tariffs won’t stop nearshoring investments in Mexico; Deugro USA expands logistics operations in Houston; Titanium Transportation opens Texas brokerage office; and TAM Group opens a location in Mexico City.

President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff policies could weaken relations with Canada and Mexico, according to a recent panel discussion hosted by the Washington-based Wilson Center.

Swiss logistics startup Alpha Augmented Services recently snared $2 million in investment aimed at expanding its global reach.

U.S.-Mexico trade hit $69.2 billion in November as shippers frontload freight ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariffs.

Supply chain visibility firm Overhaul raised $55 million in funding to finance technology growth and acquisitions.

This week in Borderlands: US apparel importers scrambling after Mexico imposes tariffs; Source Logistics opens warehouse in Laredo; brokerage giant opens office in Fort Worth; and industrial manufacturer plans Fort Worth distribution hub.

As the global supply chain becomes more volatile, more companies are opting for 4PL services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Krupp Trucking LLC, a St. Louis-based freight forwarder with 60 trucks.

Firms in the U.S. have announced supply chain-related layoffs totaling 9,746 workers since the beginning of September.

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have filed a lawsuit over President Joe Biden’s decision to stop U.S. Steel from being purchased by the Japan-based company.

This week in Borderlands: US wins multibillion-dollar cross-border corn dispute with Mexico; China-based carrier launches new ship for Mexico trade route; Volkswagen moves Golf vehicle manufacturing to Mexico; and Parts Town opens Phoenix area distribution center.

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Canada cross-border supply chain stories include Pride Group’s bankruptcy, as well as railway and port strikes.

This week in Borderlands: Mexican government aims to regulate Asian e-commerce imports; Emerson Electric plans $22.5M factory in Chihuahua; Chinese firm plans $20M machinery factory in Mexico; and Investment firm constructing logistics center in Laredo, Texas.

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected President-elect Trump’s claims of Chinese interference and high fees to use the Panama Canal.

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border supply chain stories include projections that trade will top $800 billion and threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs.

Total freight movements were up in Houston, Corpus Christi and New Orleans, boosted by shipments of consumer goods, machinery and crude oil.

Supply chain firms in the U.S. have laid off more than 5,235 workers since the beginning of October.

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Cross-border trade flows for industries such as autos, lumber and agrifoods could be affected by President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, experts said.

During the holiday season, the usually low-volume Pacific Northwest changes from one of the easiest regions to source truckload capacity to the most difficult.

This week in Borderlands: Cyberattacks rise in Mexico as cross-border trade grows; California begins construction of second Otay Mesa border port of entry; Yamato Transport launches cross-border trucking service; and Buchanan Capital Partners acquires Texas logistics warehouse.

Houston-based e-commerce provider Cart.com acquires fulfillment operations firm OceanX.

Walter “Mitch” Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software, discusses 2024 FreightTech highlights during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.

During the State of Freight webinar for December, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss how a market shift could impact carriers, brokers and shippers in 2025.

Mexico’s automotive industry exported 3.2 million passenger vehicles during the first 11 months of 2024.

New tariffs by the Trump administration on products from China, Canada and Mexico will hit companies and consumers with increased costs, experts said.

This week in Borderlands: Violence against truckers surging in cargo thefts; Port of Brownsville kicks off $600M ship channel project; auto parts maker Daimay invests $51M in Mexican factory; and Korean company opens its first plant in Mexico.

A federal court upholds an order requiring China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok or face ban in the US.

Scarbrough Global is acquiring Brownsville, Texas-based Parker & Co. to boost operations along the U.S.-Mexico border.

GXO Logistics CEO Malcolm Wilson will retire next year after leading the company since 2021.

A Texas wholesaler and retailer is on the hook for a $1.9 million tax bill for tractor-trailer tires it bought from Chinese manufacturers.

This week inn Borderlands: Texas bridge expansion focused on cross-border trucking; Mexico plans $3B expansion for Port of Manzanillo; John Deere building $55M factory in Mexico; and Speedy Freight opens 50,000-square-foot warehouse near Dallas.

Container volumes in Houston and New Orleans fell in October, while Corpus Christi, Texas, was boosted by crude oil shipments.

Some Amazon employees are preparing to strike or protest on Black Friday as part of the “Make Amazon Pay” demonstrations against alleged labor abuses.

Last-mile solutions provider OneRail has raised $42 million in venture capital backing to streamline the last mile of the delivery process.