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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.

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Pork Producers, Corn Growers Urge Trump to Reverse on Mexico Tariffs

The U.S. National Pork Producers Council urged President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to impose new tariffs on Mexico over illegal immigration.

May 31, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Spending Slows to 0.3% Gain in April

The Commerce Department said May 31 that consumer spending increased 0.3% in April after a 1.1% surge in March that had been the largest increase in nearly a decade. Personal income growth, which had been lagging in recent months, jumped 0.5% in April.

May 31, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump to Impose Tariff Until Mexico Stops Migrant Flood Into US

President Donald Trump said that he would impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods until that country stops immigrants from entering the U.S. illegally.

May 30, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Sound, Vibration Data Can Predict Maintenance

Trucking maintenance software may soon be able to predict engine trouble long before it happens, as sensors and software become more advanced, experts said.

May 30, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Shipping and Trucking Industries Gearing Up for New 2020 Ocean Vessel Fuel Mandate

Six months before ocean vessels will be required to burn low-sulfur fuel, such as diesel used in trucks, a U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committee disclosed recommendations to mitigate potential fuel shortages and price spikes.

May 30, 2019
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Mack Defense Moves Ahead With Military Contract

JWF Defense Systems will provide the armored cab system for the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck contract the U.S. Army awarded to Mack Defense, a unit of Volvo Group.

May 30, 2019
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says US Can Make Fossil Fuels Cleaner

The Trump administration is committed to making fossil fuels cleaner rather than imposing 鈥渄raconian鈥 regulations on oil, gas and coal, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said May 30.

May 30, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Democrats Push Ahead on New NAFTA in Spite of Trump-Pelosi Feud

Democrats are still holding out hope they can advance the replacement for NAFTA despite ongoing acrimony between President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

May 30, 2019
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China Puts US Soy Buying on Hold as Tariff War Escalates

China, the world鈥檚 largest soybean buyer, has put purchases of American supplies on hold after the trade war between Washington and Beijing escalated, according to people familiar with the matter.

May 30, 2019
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Democratic Presidential Candidate John Delaney Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

A $2 trillion proposal from 2020 presidential aspirant John Delaney would look to improve connectivity along freight routes, transit systems and other corridors through a comprehensive revenue stream.

May 30, 2019