Uber Freight conference spotlights AI, tariffs, “profitless prosperity”
· Source: freightwaves.com
In short
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted continued investment in logistics, AI, and autonomous vehicles as key to Uber Freight's future growth. An Uber economist warned of significant inflationary pressure from high U.S. tariffs, impacting household incomes and supply chains. ITR Economics CEO Brian Beaulieu predicted steady GDP and freight growth through 2029 but cautioned about potential 'profitless prosperity' due to persistent inflationary pressures.
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Tags: logistics, forecasting, automation, tariffs, inflation, economics