President Donald Trump on Dec. 18 signed an executive order directing his administration to move cannabis into a less restrictive federal category, a shift ATA has long been wary of.
December 18, 2025Donald Trump Transportation News Updates
Transport Topics provides the latest news and insights into Trump-related logistics news. Whether you're tracking emerging opportunities or monitoring changes in regulations or tariffs, our updates ensure you remain ahead in the industry.
California Sues DOT Over Frozen Federal Transportation Funds
California is suing the U.S. Transportation Department over the permanent loss of more than $33 million in safety grants tied to English-language rules for truck drivers.
December 18, 2025States Deepened ICE Ties in 2025 as Trucking Rules Tightened
The 2025 crackdown reflects a federal shift that more tightly links commercial driver licensing and English-language standards with immigration enforcement and roadway safety.
December 18, 2025Oil Prices Jump on Trump Blockade of Tankers to Venezuela
The president's move followed the seizure by U.S. forces of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, which followed a military buildup in the region as the U.S. ramps up pressure on leader Nicolás Maduro.
December 17, 2025US Threatens to Strike Back Against EU Firms for Digital Tax
The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent firms.
December 16, 2025How Uncertainty Defined Trucking in 2025
President Trump's aggressive approach to trade policy, alongside other market disruptions, left trucking looking for clarity on a market recovery, investments and equipment.
December 16, 2025China Turns Away Nvidia H200 Despite US Export Approval
“Apparently [China doesn't] want them, and I think the reason for that is they want semiconductor independence,” White House AI czar David Sacks said in an interview on Bloomberg Tech.
December 12, 2025BP Wins Big in Trump’s First Gulf of Mexico Oil Lease Sale
A unit of BP was the high bidder in a U.S. auction for oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico, the first sale held during President Donald Trump’s second term.
December 10, 2025Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees
The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary’s office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.
December 10, 2025USDA Lowers Cattle Price Forecast After Tyson Plant Closes
Cattle prices won’t rise as much as previously expected in 2026, as the closure of a Tyson Foods plant is seen loosening competition for scarce U.S. supplies.
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