Tariffs, tax breaks, distress shape equipment lenders’ outlook
After an uneven start to 2025, equipment lenders are cautiously optimistic about the second half of the year amid ongoing ...
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Equipment finance confidence grows for third consecutive month
Confidence in the equipment finance industry rose for the third straight month. Monthly equipment finance confidence climbed to 61.6 in ...
Heavy machinery prices rise as tariff concerns persist
Equipment finance continues to tighten, particularly for steel-heavy machinery, transportation and supply chain operations following the second postponement of tariffs ...
North American Class 8 truck orders drop 45%
North American heavy-duty truck orders plummeted 45% in May, while medium-duty truck orders also fell as the traditionally weak period ...
Trump signs order doubling US steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
President Donald Trump has raised steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% from 25%, following through on a pledge to boost US import ...
Continued tariff uncertainty slowing investment, driving inflation
As tariff uncertainty persists, slowing investment activity and inflationary pressures present new concerns for equipment dealers and lenders. Tariffs remain ...
Tariff court rulings complicate equipment industry outlook
Multiple court rulings related to tariffs over the course of May 28 and today have created a complex environment for ...
Farmers press Trump for biofuels boost to counter tariff losses
After losing their biggest export market due to Donald Trump’s trade wars, US farmers are now counting on the president’s ...
