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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.

GovernmentBusinessEquipment

GM Profit Falls as Trump Tariffs Add $1.1 Billion in Costs

General Motors said it suffered a $1.1 billion profit hit from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and revealed no plan for a near-term fix to return to pre-tariff profit levels.

July 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Coca-Cola Confirms a Cane-Sugar Version This Fall

Coca-Cola said July 22 that it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.

July 22, 2025
GovernmentSafety

House Panel Approves $200 Million for Truck Parking

A fiscal 2026 transportation funding bill advanced by the Appropriations Committee on July 17 also would allot $927 million for FMCSA operations.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Joby Targets 2026 US Air Taxi Launch

Air taxi startup Joby Aviation expects to have five aircraft in one of the final phases of certification next year as it aims to start commercial flights in early 2026, according to its CEO.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Urges Canada to Hike Steel Tariffs

The notoriously combative U.S. executive and vocal public supporter of President Donald Trump said July 21 that Carney and his cabinet should enact “significant†trade protections.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Bank of Canada Poll Shows Tariff Risks Stall Business Plans

In the first quarterly reports since pausing rate cuts, the Bank of Canada said businesses and consumers appear to have adopted a cautious stance because of rapidly changing tariff policy.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

PermaCold Logistics to Build $60 Million Facility in Georgia

Georgia leaders have inked a $60 million deal with PermaCold Logistics for construction of a cold storage facility along Interstate 95.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla to Fight California’s Claim It Overhypes Autopilot

Tesla is facing off with the California DMV over claims that the company has exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology and misled consumers.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal Over Tariffs

The number of shipping containers carrying U.S. imports fell for a second straight month, putting the economic indicator on course for one of the sharpest year-on-year reversals on record.

July 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Stellantis Takes Surprise $2.7B Loss as Trump Shakes Market

Stellantis on July 21 announced a surprise $2.7 billion first-half net loss, while analysts had expected a small profit. The maker of Jeeps is tallying the costs of trade wars.

July 21, 2025