President Donald Trump is set to announce changes to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with potential relief for autos and other sectors, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said March 5.
March 5, 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Shipping Executives in Crisis Mode Over Tariff ‘Earthquake’
Global shipping executives gathered this week in Long Beach, Calif., for a major annual conference, then found themselves in crisis mode.Â
March 5, 2025N.C. Reopens I-40 Section Closed Since September Hurricane
A stretch of I-40 that serves as a freight route between North Carolina and Tennessee has partially reopened after a monthslong shutdown caused by storm-related damage from Hurricane Helene.
March 4, 2025Trump’s Trade Policy Sparks Worries Over Food Prices
Plans to impose duties on American agriculture imports will boost the price of fruit and vegetables as well as sugar, coffee and meat. Executives have said consumers are pinching pennies.
March 4, 2025Trump’s Oil Tariffs Set to Reshape Global Trade Flows
The world’s supply lines for cargoes of oil and fuel, which typically crisscross the globe, are about to get redrawn thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
March 4, 2025Tariffs Could Have Major Implications for Trucking
President Donald Trump on March 6 issued a second monthlong reprieve on a slate of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, just two days after implementing the long-threatened levies.
March 4, 2025BlackRock Buys Panama Canal Ports
 CK Hutchison has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate the ports near the Panama Canal to a consortium including BlackRock.
March 4, 2025Continental to Pass Along Tariff Costs to Customers
Continental AG will try to pass on the cost of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to its customers, according to the German parts maker’s finance chief.
March 4, 2025Aramco CEO Sees Strong Oil Demand Amid OPEC+ Output Revival
Global oil demand will hit a record this year as Asian countries, particularly China and India, continue to expand consumption, said the head of Saudi Aramco.
March 4, 2025China Slaps Extra Tariffs on Major US Farm Imports
China responded to new U.S. tariffs by announcing March 4 it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.
March 4, 2025Trending
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe to Transport Topics
