Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Fuel

These LNG Projects Are Set to Advance if Trump Lifts Freeze

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to lift the Biden administration’s moratorium on new permits to export liquefied natural gas on his first day in office next week. 

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Makes Last-Minute Bid to Slow Arctic Oil Drilling

The Biden administration advanced a plan to limit oil drilling and infrastructure across more of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Buttigieg Reflects on Legacy of Infrastructure Improvements

"While this administration is coming to a close, the work that we have launched will be generating good jobs, good livelihoods and good outcomes for years and years to come," Buttigieg said.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business

Canada’s Counter-Tariff Plan Would Target US Aluminum, Steel

Canada’s draft plan to retaliate against U.S. tariffs may roll out in stages, with the government preparing to hit all American steel and aluminum products with counter-tariffs if necessary.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking Touts Win as CARB Drops Clean Fleets Mandate

CARB's decision to back down on a regulatory proposal that would have required trucking companies to gradually add zero-emission vehicles to their fleets was welcomed by industry leaders.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal

Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US to Finalize Billions in Funding for Rivian, Plug Power

The Biden administration is poised to finalize billions of dollars in financing for electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive and hydrogen manufacturer Plug Power.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Readies Tariffs on $105 Billion of US Products

Canada has drawn up an initial list of C$150 billion of U.S.-manufactured items that it would hit with tariffs if President-elect Donald Trump decides to levy tariffs against Canadian goods.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trump’s Transportation Nominee

“If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology,†the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Energy Nominee Wright Vows to ‘Unleash’ Expansion

Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s choice for Energy secretary, said the U.S. must remove bureaucratic barriers and “unleash†production of nuclear power as well as liquefied natural gas.

January 15, 2025