President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.
February 27, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Trucking Firms Relieved as Google Extends Cookie Use
Employed by ad tech companies to track where you go on the web, cookies have been used since the mid-鈥90s by truckers and others to create a profile of your internet buying habits.
February 27, 2025EU Pushes Back Against Trump鈥檚 Caustic Claims on Tariffs
鈥淭he EU wasn鈥檛 formed to screw anyone,鈥 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after President Donald Trump said the 27-nation bloc was out to get the United States.
February 27, 2025Democrats Targeting Trump's Energy Emergency
President Donald Trump began dismantling Joe Biden's climate change and renewable energy policies on his first day, declaring a national energy emergency 鈥 an emergency Democrats say is a sham.
February 26, 2025Tariffs on China Might Hurt US Economy More Than Expected
New research suggests President Donald Trump鈥檚 latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official U.S. trade data indicate.
February 26, 2025Biofuel Groups Urge EPA to Set 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards
A national trade coalition is urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to set Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and later to bolster U.S. biofuel availability.
February 26, 2025Senate Transportation Committee Eyes Next Highway Bill
A policy update of the nation鈥檚 highway network is guiding the legislative agenda for the Senate鈥檚 transportation committee, that panel鈥檚 leader affirmed Feb. 26.
February 26, 2025Trump Sows Confusion Around Global Tariffs Timing, Scope
President Donald Trump on Feb. 26 gave a series of apparently contradictory answers about his plans to enact tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the European Union.聽
February 26, 2025Senate Confirms Jamieson Greer to Be Top Trade Negotiator
The Senate has confirmed Jamieson Greer, a veteran of President Donald Trump鈥檚 first-term economic battles with China, Mexico and Canada, to be America鈥檚 top trade negotiator.
February 26, 2025Stellantis Urges Trump to Aim Tariffs at Parts Content
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said President Donald Trump should focus new tariffs on imported vehicles made without U.S. parts content instead of raising duties on Mexico and Canada.
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