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U.S. Trucking Faces Slowdown Amid Tariffs and Layoffs

4/25/2025

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U.S. trucking is experiencing a slowdown, with import tariffs causing volumes to near pre-pandemic levels.
Freight volumes are projected to decrease by 3-4% in the next month, as reported by FreightWaves.
The IMF has revised its U.S. GDP growth forecast down to 1.8% due to trade war uncertainties.
Trucking companies are adopting a cautious approach, leading to some layoffs.
Experts caution that increasing prices and tariffs may exacerbate the freight recession.

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Story summary

U.S. trucking is experiencing a slowdown, with import tariffs causing volumes to near pre-pandemic levels.
Freight volumes are projected to decrease by 3-4% in the next month, as reported by FreightWaves.
The IMF has revised its U.S. GDP growth forecast down to 1.8% due to trade war uncertainties.
Trucking companies are adopting a cautious approach, leading to some layoffs.
Experts caution that increasing prices and tariffs may exacerbate the freight recession.