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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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Ancora-Backed CEO Candidate Proposes US Steel Overhaul

鈥淚 want to have a stake in something that I鈥檓 going to be involved in,鈥 Alan Kestenbaum said Jan. 27 in an interview. 鈥淚f I get the chance to run the show, I鈥檒l invest in myself.鈥

January 27, 2025
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EPA Awards $1M to Future Louisiana International Terminal

The U.S. EPA awarded the Port of New Orleans $1 million to pay for a sustainability plan to assist with building the multimodal Louisiana International Terminal container facility.

January 27, 2025
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Oil Traders Expect OPEC+ to Stick With Supply Plan Next Week

Oil traders expect OPEC+ to stick with its current supply policy at a review meeting next week, resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to open the taps and bring down crude prices.

January 27, 2025
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Kia Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Issue

Kia America Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may impact the vehicle鈥檚 air bag deployment.

January 27, 2025
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Investor Seeks to Quash US Steel-Nippon Deal

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel鈥檚 takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company.

January 27, 2025
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Wisconsin Invests $10.8M in 5 Harbor Infrastructure Projects

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers granted $10.8 million on Jan. 15 for five harbor infrastructure projects to improve the movement of freight and the state鈥檚 supply chain.

January 24, 2025
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Amazon Layoffs Prompt Canada to Review Government Deals

Canada鈥檚 industry minister said Amazon鈥檚 decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut close to 2,000 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the company.

January 24, 2025
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Canada, Mexico Steelmakers Refuse New US Orders

Some steelmakers in Canada and Mexico are telling customers that they are refusing new orders to the U.S. on concerns that President Donald Trump soon will reimpose duties.

January 24, 2025
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Trump Freeze Pauses Automatic Braking Rule

The Trump administration will review a rule adopted under President Joe Biden that would require carmakers to install automatic emergency braking systems on new vehicles.

January 24, 2025
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Ontario Leader Will Call Election to Fight Trump Tariffs

TORONTO 鈥 The leader of Ontario said Jan. 24 he will be calling an election next week because he needs a mandate to fight U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 threatened tariffs.

January 24, 2025