Three bridge construction projects in New York worth $47.4 million were recently announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, with each meant to address aging infrastructure on transportation routes.
April 7, 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.
N.Y. Invests $47.4 Million in Three Aging Interstate Bridges
Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump’s Trade Tariffs
President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.
April 7, 2025Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers
It’s unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.
April 7, 2025US Hits Canada Lumber With 34% Duties Even Before Tariffs
The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on U.S. materials costs even before any new tariffs on the sector.
April 7, 2025DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations
President Donald Trump’s orders since he took office have set goals for agencies to cut regulations where possible. DOT is asking for input from truckers, trade organizations and small businesses.
April 7, 2025Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.
April 7, 2025Trump Directs Security Panel to Review US Steel Deal
President Donald Trump ordered a review of the potential sale of U.S. Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel Corp., opening the door to amend a decision by his predecessor to block the transaction.
April 7, 2025Ancora Says Its US Steel Turnaround Plan Worth $75 a Share
Ancora Holdings Group has unveiled a turnaround plan for U.S. Steel that it estimates would deliver shareholders more than $75 per-share in value, if a takeover by Nippon Steel falls through.
April 7, 2025Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting
Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry. There’s optimism that Washington won’t derail the process.
April 7, 2025Trump Digs In His Heels on Tariffs
President Donald Trump remained defiant on April 7 as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week.
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