Senior senators continue to negotiate terms of fiscal 2026 funding legislation on the heels of a House-passed short-term measure that would keep agencies operating through mid-November.
September 25, 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.
Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for Farmers
Export markets for crops have dried up in the wake of the president’s trade wars and federal safety-net programs have shrunk.
September 25, 2025Trump’s Steel Tariffs Trigger Counterstrikes From Neighbors
Mexico, Brazil and Canada are each seeking to negotiate with the Trump administration to reduce the tariffs, but they’re also focused on blocking the rising tide of cheap Chinese supply.
September 25, 2025US Steel Approves $300 Million in Nippon Steel Spending
U.S. Steel approved a $300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an $11 billion commitment by Nippon Steel after its takeover of the steelmaker earlier this year.
September 24, 2025US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Industrial Machinery, Robotics
The Trump administration launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, setting the stage for fresh duties.
September 24, 2025Automakers Push Trump to Weaken Biden Emissions Rules
Major automakers want the Trump administration to weaken ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that are pushing the industry to sell electric vehicles in larger numbers.Â
September 23, 2025Alcoa CEO Warns Tariffs Will Destroy Metal Demand in US
The head of the largest U.S. aluminum producer warns import tariffs will destroy demand for American metal, contrary to the Trump administration’s claim that duties will revitalize the industry.
September 23, 2025Trump to Redirect $2.4B in California High-Speed Rail Aid
The Trump administration plans to allocate the roughly $2.4 billion that was stripped from California’s embattled high-speed rail to other transit projects.
September 22, 2025Trump Blocks US Steel Plan to Stop Processing at Plant
The White House said the president would exercise his “golden share” power that was a key element in the administration’s decision to allow Nippon Steel to buy out U.S. Steel.
September 22, 2025Trump Supports Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Deal
The proposed merger, which would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S., is being weighed by the Surface Transportation Board.
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