2025 was a year of generationally defining shifts in trade and tariffs—changes that reshaped global supply chains and created new uncertainty for manufacturers, carriers, and shippers alike. Yet despite those shocks, the industrial and freight markets remained remarkably steady for nearly three years.
As we turn the page to 2026, the key question is whether these markets will finally pivot to growth—or if policy headwinds and global trade frictions will continue to hold the economy in place.
Join the FTR team on Thursday, January 8, 2026, for our first State of Freight webinar of the new year. We’ll dig into how trade and tariff policies are shaping the 2026 freight outlook and where signs of recovery—or risk—are emerging.
You’ll learn:
How evolving trade and tariff policy could influence manufacturing, imports, and freight demand in 2026
The likelihood of an economic and freight market rebound after years of stagnation
Why truck capacity is being shaped more by regulation and labor shifts than by freight volumes
Start the year with the clarity and context you need to guide strategy, procurement, and planning decisions in the months ahead. Register to attend this complimentary webinar! This webinar is open to the public. Please share the registration link with everyone you know that can benefit from clarity in a tumultuous market.
