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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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Trump and Xi Ease Tension With Truce on Tariffs, Rare Earths

The U.S. will also halve fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing resumes purchases of soybeans and other American agricultural products.

October 30, 2025
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CBO: Shutdown Has Already Cost Economy $18 Billion

GDP is already poised to be at least one percentage point lower in the fourth quarter due to the government shutdown, according to the CBO report released Oct. 29.

October 29, 2025
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Trucking Combats Soaring Nuclear Verdicts and Insurance Costs

The trucking industry has been facing surging unfavorable verdicts and insurance costs as biases and policies drive up costs beyond economic reality, according to a panel of experts.

October 29, 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates Again Amid Labor Market Weakness

In their post-meeting statement, Fed policymakers on Oct. 29 repeated their assessment that “job gains have slowed” and said “risks to employment rose in recent months.”

October 29, 2025
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GM Slashes EV Workforce After Trump Ends Tax Breaks

The total includes 3,400 workers that were furloughed over the summer at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit, where the electric Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Hummer EVs are made.

October 29, 2025
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Trump, Xi Set to Formalize Trade Truce After Months of Chaos

Initial signals indicate the leaders are readying a pact that could see a rollback of some tariffs, fees and export restrictions threatened or implemented in recent months.

October 29, 2025
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House Bill Seeks National English Test for Truck Drivers

Sponsored primarily by Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), the SAFE Drivers Act is meant to guarantee commercial drivers have a proficient understanding of English.

October 29, 2025
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Trump Sees Tariff Truce With Mexico as Positive

Trump sidestepped the question of how long he felt extending the deadline was appropriate. He said existing tariff rates were sufficient to convince car companies to move manufacturing to the U.S.

October 29, 2025
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Oil Giants Join OPEC in Boosting Production as Crude Tumbles

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies will likely grow output 4.7% in 2026. The increases appear designed to capitalize on an expected oil price upturn in the latter half of 2026.

October 29, 2025
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Boston Weighs Clampdown on Robotaxis in Threat to Waymo

The autonomous cars wouldn’t be allowed to operate unless a human safety operator is inside the vehicle and able to intervene, according to the proposed ordinance.

October 29, 2025