Canadian Pacific’s $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern approved


The federal regulators have approved the two smallest railroads to merge, this being the first major railroad merge in 2 decades. This will connect Canada, Mexico, and the US via rail. The approval is expected to add 800 more union jobs to the US, it also will be carrying approximately 64,000 truckloads annually across North America. 

The challenges that railroad companies face when attempting to merge in the United States reflect the country's commitment to promoting competition and preventing monopolies. While mergers can be beneficial for companies in terms of cost savings and operational efficiencies, they must comply with strict regulatory requirements and demonstrate that they are not engaging in anti-competitive behavior.

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