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Freight Market Recovery Delayed to Mid-2026 Amid Declines
9/4/2025
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Story summary
- The OOIDA Foundation updated its freight market recovery timeline to mid-2026 due to declining demand and increasing costs.
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum may impact $320 billion in imports, affecting manufacturing sectors.
- While demand indicators showed improvement, employment rates continued to fall.
- C.H. Robinson predicts double-digit declines in import volumes until November.
