FTR | State of Freight
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FTR | State of Freight
Rail Market Update - Week ending April 11, 2025
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FTR | Joseph Towers
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Episode 245
In this episode of FTR’s Rail and Intermodal Update, host Joseph Towers unpacks the whirlwind developments in U.S. trade policy, focusing on the evolving tariff landscape and its far-reaching implications for inflation, imports, and international relations—especially with China.
The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.
Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast