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Morning Minute | May 12, 2025


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Stay updated with the FWNOW Morning Minute for May 12th. We cover the significant 90-day pause on tariff increases between the United States and China, aiming to ease the ongoing trade war and boosting global financial markets as US tariffs decrease to 30% and China's to 10%. This truce allows for negotiations towards a more comprehensive agreement, reinforcing the importance of economic ties and international cooperation in logistics. Learn more about the details of this trade agreement in this FreightWaves article.

Hear about the reinstatement of English language proficiency as a requirement for commercial truck drivers by the Trump administration. This policy reversal allows drivers unable to demonstrate English skills to be placed out of service starting June 25th, sparking debate about its effectiveness for road safety despite previous studies finding no strong link between limited English skills and crash risk. Explore the data and debate surrounding this decision in this related FreightWaves article.

Discover the alarming new report revealing a dramatic surge in cyberattacks targeting the US logistics and supply chain sector. These attacks, ranging from ransomware to espionage and linked to nation-state actors like APT29, are probing digital systems supporting freight visibility and warehouse management, highlighting the industry's dangerous exposure without sufficient data tech and cybersecurity training. Find more details on these evolving cyberthreats in this FreightWaves article.

Plus, tune in for upcoming FreightWaves content, including The Stockout and What the Truck?!? with Dooner. Don't miss the Freight Fraud Symposium this Wednesday, May 14th, in Dallas, bringing together industry leaders to address the crisis of freight fraud and share mitigation best practices. Register now for the symposium to be part of the solution.

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