FTR | State of Freight

Rail Market Update - Week ending June 26, 2025

FTR | Joseph Towers Episode 250

In this episode of FTR’s Rail and Intermodal Update, host Joseph Towers covers:

  • FTR Conference: Sept. 8–11 in Indianapolis — trucking and rail focus.
  • Tariffs & Geopolitics:
    • U.S. tariffs may return July 8.
    • Risk of Strait of Hormuz closure could spike oil prices, similar to past global shocks.
  • Rail Traffic (Week Ending June 21)
  • Tariff Impact:
    • U.S. metal traffic ↑; Canada ↓ — shows expected shift due to steel/aluminum tariffs.

The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  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

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