Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

US-China Trade Tensions Flare Again as Talks Stall

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a statement June 2 rebuking the U.S. president’s claim that Beijing breached the consensus reached in Geneva in May.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump to Roll Back Biden-Era Alaska Oil Drilling Limits

The measure would open new opportunities for oil and gas development in the mammoth National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, an Indiana-sized parcel in the northwest of the state.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Carney Fights Trump Tariffs With Domestic Trade Push

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing to offset the economic pain caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs by compelling Canadian provinces to liberalize trade with one another.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Steel and Aluminum Prices Jump on Trump Tariff Move

Futures tracking the prices U.S. manufacturers pay for aluminum and steel surged after President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on the metals this week.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business

Northern US Mayors Call for End to Trade War With Canada

Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says China Violated Its Trade Agreement With US

President Donald Trump said he expected to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping after accusing China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Truce Has Kept China-US Trade Flowing Across the Pacific

The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the United States and China is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have slowed.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Tariff Pause, For Now

A federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily continue collecting tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the federal trade court’s decision.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

May 29, 2025