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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.

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CMA CGM Pledges $20 Billion for US Shipping Expansion

An estimated 10,000 new jobs would be created by the effort, President Donald Trump said at an event at the White House alongside CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

March 6, 2025
Government

Congress Approaches March 14 Funding Deadline

Congressional Republican leaders in early March were focused on pursuing a short-term funding extension designed to avert a partial government shutdown this month.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Border States Fear Impact From Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Political leaders representing states that border Canada and Mexico are sounding the alarm about how tariffs between those countries and the U.S. will impact their local economies.

March 6, 2025
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Auto Reprieve From Tariffs Isn’t Enough to Weather Trade War

President Donald Trump’s reprieve for U.S. automakers from tariffs isn’t likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from a trade war.

March 6, 2025
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Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE

Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House and Elon Musk efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Again Delays Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a Month

President Donald Trump on March 6 postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada until April 2 amid fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Might Defer Tariffs on Goods, Services Under USMCA

President Donald Trump is likely to defer tariffs on Canada and Mexico for goods and services covered by the trade agreement known as USMCA, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

March 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trudeau Expects a Trade War for the ‘Foreseeable Future’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

March 6, 2025
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Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs

Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giant’s efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.

March 6, 2025
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Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump’s Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump’s call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025