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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 19, 202625% Tariff on Truck Parts Drives 20-30% Price Hikes
On November 1, 2025, a 25% tariff on imported medium and heavy-duty truck parts and components took effect under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, creating immediate cost pressures across the tr
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactApr 25, 2026Section 232 Tariff Changes Set to Raise Furniture Import Costs
The Home Furnishings Association has flagged upcoming changes to Section 232 tariffs that will materially affect the cost structure for furniture imports into North America. Section 232 tariffs, origi
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Procurement
High ImpactApr 24, 2026Truck Maintenance Costs Up 27% Since 2020—What Carriers Must Do Now
Maintenance costs in the trucking industry tell a sobering story about structural inflation that extends far beyond spot rate volatility. While Q4 2025 showed a modest 1.3% dip in combined parts and l
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