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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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

GovernmentBusiness

US-China Deal Is Undoing Damage From Trade War

After months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.

October 31, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Pushes Ahead With China Trade Probe Despite Truce

While the U.S. and China agreed to suspend plans for higher tariffs and stricter export controls during their summit, the investigation is still moving forward, Greer said Oct. 30.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Ford to Restart India Plant, Defying Trump’s Domestic Agenda

The engines will not be exported to the U.S., but it’s unclear which countries they will be sent to, a source told Bloomberg. An announcement is expected as early as this week.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trucking Industry Waits With Congress Stuck in Neutral

Bills meant to expand access to truck parking as well as enhance the safety of the nation’s pipeline system await consideration in the transportation policy and funding panels.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

California Sues OEMs Over Clean Truck Partnership

State Attorney General Rob Bonta argued that Daimler Truck North America, International Motors, Paccar and Volvo Group North America are violating the terms of a contract signed in 2023 with CARB.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

GOP Senators Break Ranks on Trump Tariffs

The 51-47 vote, which included four Republicans, highlights economic anxiety over President Trump's tariff regime. The votes are the clearest sign yet of growing Republican unrest.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tesla Recalls Cybertruck a 10th Time in Less Than 2 Years

The latest recall of 6,197 Cybertrucks is due to a potential issue with the installation of an off-road light bar accessory that could detach and increase the risk of a collision.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Global Carmakers Brace for Production Cuts on Chip Shortage

Honda said it has cut or suspended production this week at some plants in North America as a countermeasure to the chip shortage, which stems from China blocking Nexperia from exporting products.

October 30, 2025

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Tim Bauer of Eaton's Mobility Group discusses the evolution of ADAS and its growing impact on trucking.

October 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US, China to Suspend Reciprocal Port Fees for a Year

International shipping has been roiled by retaliatory port charges levied by the U.S. and China on each others’ ships in recent months, a move that pushed up freight costs.

October 30, 2025