Bottom Line: Cannabis industry calls in Trump transition alum
marijuana ofUS Cannabis Council hired Mercury Public Relations Department to lobby on Issues related to the cannabis industry. The lobbyist for the account is Brian Lanza, who served as communications director for President-elect Trump's first transition team. The cannabis industry is at a pivotal time. In May, the Biden administration officially moved marijuana from a […]
Trump picks oil and gas industry CEO Chris Wright as next energy secretary | Trump administration
Donald Trump said Saturday that Chris Wright, an oil and gas industry executive and staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be chosen to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. Mr. Wright is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, an oilfield services company based in Denver, Colorado. He is expected to support President Trump's […]
Tesco’s £25 champagne beats Moët & Chandon in festive taste test | Food & drink industry
Champagne at prosecco prices? Every little thing helps. Tesco's finest champagne has beaten prestigious French label Moët & Chandon in a festive quaff test. Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne received a top score of 82% in a blind taste test carried out by consumer organization Which?. The bubbles, which cost £25 a bottle, were […]
Joe Rogan says many in the entertainment industry had privately ‘thanked me for endorsing Trump’
Podcast host Joe Rogan said a number of unexpected parties privately thanked President-elect Trump for supporting him in the 11th hour leading up to his election victory. In the wake of an election in which Trump won both the electoral college and the popular vote, many are talking about the power of podcasts to sway […]
‘Would move our industry backward’
Unions representing 45,000 East Coast and Gulf Coast longshoremen and groups representing employers held new contract negotiations this week, but both sides said no significant progress had been made on the key issue of automation. announced on Wednesday. Averting a second port strike to disrupt the flow of goods across the country comes as importers […]
Trump takes the wheel: Can he put the US auto industry back in the fast lane?
What's in store for the auto industry once President Trump is in the driver's seat? Many automakers hope the country will be able to change lanes. Under the Biden administration, current regulations require stricter fuel economy and emissions standards by 2030, making this an uncertain road ahead. This year's election is expected to have more […]
‘We need to show what we’re trying to do is worth it’: the new chief executive of the Climate Change Committee | Energy industry
'I It was a risk when they hired me,” smiles Emma Pinchbeck. The chief executive of industry voice Energy UK is hours away from a black-tie awards ceremony in which he will unofficially step down. She will join the government's climate change watchdog, the Committee on Climate Change, in the coming days after serving in […]
Is the auto industry headed for a crash?
Factory closures in Europe. Layoffs in America. Sales are plummeting everywhere. The auto industry is suffering, and we could all suffer the consequences. The EV woes are also hitting Ford hard. The company plans to shut down operations at its F-150 Lightning EV factory later this month until the end of the year. Let's start […]
UK government could offer low-cost baby formula under brand such as NHS, says watchdog | Food & drink industry
Britain's competition watchdog said the government may consider offering its own low-cost baby formula under brands such as NHS to combat high prices and lack of choice on the market. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said another “backstop” measure the government could consider would be to regulate retailers and set price or profit margin […]
What Trump’s election win means for Google antitrust cases — and the tech industry
Donald Trump's White House victory could have a major impact on U.S. antitrust and high-tech policy, including two pending Justice Department lawsuits against Google. Trump, a longtime critic of Google, has accused the company of political bias and election interference, but has recently expressed reluctance to break up the company. This is despite the fact […]