Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

Trump: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Still Set to Begin Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Feb. 1, but he’s still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

January 30, 2025
Government

House Leaders Eye Late February for Budget Blueprint

House Republican leaders recently outlined a timeline for kicking off the procedures for passing budget legislation meant to reflect President Donald Trump’s list of policy priorities.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Changes Coming for Car and Pickup Fuel Efficiency

DETROIT — Hours after being sworn in as the new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief in 56-42 Vote

Zeldin will help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of EVs.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trump’s Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear

“I can’t say that I can honor something I haven’t read,” Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla’s Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns

The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk’s political prominence.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business

Fed Sees Risks 'in Balance' as It Holds Rates at 4.25%-4.5%

In a statement, officials repeated that inflation remains “somewhat elevated” but removed a reference to it having made progress toward their 2% goal.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Tariff Doubts Send Oil Prices Lower Ahead of Fed Meeting

Oil fell below $73 a barrel after President Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary suggested tariffs on Canada and Mexico are not a done deal.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico’s President Doesn’t Expect Trump’s Tariffs on Feb. 1

President Claudia Sheinbaum brushed off a question as to whether Mexico is expecting U.S. President Donald Trump to announce 25% tariffs on Mexican goods Feb. 1.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Freeland: Canada Can Work With Trump to Challenge China

The Canadian candidate for prime minister said she believes Trump is smart and is threatening to impose tariffs on allies in part to pave the way for tougher policies on China.

January 28, 2025