Retail gas prices reached their highest level since 2014. (WSJ)
The European Union cut its 2018 eurozone growth forecast on concern over trade conflict with the U.S. (WSJ)
China’s yuan fell against the U.S. dollar at the steepest rate in 18 months. (WSJ)
Metals prices are tumbling as trade tensions between the U.S. and China heat up. (WSJ)
U.S. lawmakers voted in a largely symbolic measure to give Congress a role when tariff are imposed on national-security concerns. (WSJ)
A plan to keep the U.K. closely tied to European Union product regulations and customs rules has split Brexit advocates and businesses. (WSJ)
Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE Corp. will resume business with its U.S. suppliers. (WSJ)
Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons will establish about 1,500 outlets in China over the next decade. (WSJ)
Some Kroger Co. produce suppliers won’t be required to commit to new 90-day payment terms after all. (Progressive Grocer)
British online grocer Ocado Group PLC warned of bigger losses on growing investment in distribuiton centers and technology. (Reuters)
California drivers for PepsiCo Inc. proposed a $5 million settlement over allegations the company violated state labor rules. (Commercial Carrier Journal)
Indian farm equipment maker Mahindra & Mahindra plans a big sales expansion in the U.S. and Japan. (Nikkei Asian Review)
European regulators approved CMA CGM SA’s 24.99% stake in Ceva Logistics. (The Loadstar)
A Hapag-Lloyd AG shareholder rejected the idea of merging with CMA CGM, saying “They did not want to be taken over by the French. At best, we want to take over the French.” (Seatrade Maritime)
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach applied for state funding to add 140 near-zero emission trucks at its dock operations. (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
United Parcel Service Inc. would pay sleeper-team drivers the highest trucking wages in the U.S. under its proposed new labor contract. (DC Velocity)
Amazon.com Inc. appears to be planning an 850,000-square foot warehouse near Boise, Idaho. (Idaho Press)
A United Nations office says one in three fish caught around the world goes to waste. (The Guardian)
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