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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

EIA Trims Forecast for 2025 US Crude Oil Output

The latest production forecast for this year represents a drop of about 50,000 barrels a day from the Energy Information Administration鈥檚 previous projections in June.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon's Seller Pricing Limits Face Canadian Review

Canada鈥檚 competition watchdog secured a court order to help its investigation into whether Amazon is abusing its dominant retail position in the market.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Powell Should Resign if He Misled Congress

鈥淭hen he should resign immediately,鈥 Trump said when asked about the allegations that Powell mischaracterized details about renovations at the Fed鈥檚 headquarters.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump to Impose 50% Copper Tariff, Delay Drug Duties

鈥淚 believe the tariff on copper we鈥檙e going to make it 50%,鈥 President Donald Trump said when asked by a reporter what the rate on those products would be.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford Battery Plant Clears Hurdle With Tax Credit Win

A spokesperson said the Michigan facility is on schedule to open next year and will ultimately employ 1,700 workers as the company had projected when it downsized the project in late 2023.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Aug. 1 Tariff Deadline Won鈥檛 Be Extended

President Donald Trump said he would not offer any extensions to a new Aug. 1 deadline for nations to begin paying so-called reciprocal tariffs.

July 8, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Edges Up 1.2垄 to $3.739 a Gallon

The national average diesel price showed a modest post-holiday uptick, rising 1.2 cents a gallon to $3.739 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 8.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Daimler Truck to Double Defense Business, Cut 5,000 Jobs

Daimler Truck said it plans to double the size of its defense business by 2030 as it seeks to profit from higher military spending globally, and will cut 5,000 jobs in Germany.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business

A Look at the 14 Countries That Received Trade Letters

Here's a look at the 14 countries that received letters from President Donald Trump outlining higher tariffs they鈥檒l face if they don鈥檛 make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.

July 8, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Some Sellers Sit Out Amazon Prime Day Over Tariffs

Amazon鈥檚 Prime Day is slamming into President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade war, with ever-shifting tariffs prompting some brands to sit out the sale and some shoppers hinting they plan to pull back.

July 8, 2025