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    Transportation costs are climbing across the United States and the increases are now rippling through the broader economy, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Higher freight and shipping expenses are being passed on to businesses and consumers, raising concerns about inflationary pressure and squeezed corporate margins as companies absorb or pass along rising logistics bills.

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    US lowers 2031 fuel economy target to 34.5 mpg●U.S. to cut 2031 fuel economy target to 34.5 mpg✉newsBusinessEconomy9 min ago

    The United States is set to reduce its 2031 corporate fuel economy requirement to 34.5 miles per gallon, a significant loosening of standards that had been projected to rise more steeply. The rollback is expected to ease compliance pressure on automakers while drawing criticism from environmental and climate advocates who argue it will increase emissions and fuel consumption in the coming decade.