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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

US Extends Chevron’s Deadline to Wrap Up Venezuela Operation

The Trump administration extended Chevron’s deadline through May 27 to halt its operations in Venezuela, following lobbying efforts by the Texas-based oil giant.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump: Nations That Buy Venezuelan Oil Will Face 25% Tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the country itself.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

NYC Congestion Pricing Raises $52M Amid Trump Backlash

New York City’s congestion pricing raised about $52 million in toll revenue in February as President Donald Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul remain in a standoff over his bid to end the program.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Freight Trains to Resume Asheville Routes After Hurricane

Norfolk Southern says it expects to reopen its freight railroad line between Asheville and Tennessee by the end of March, six months after Hurricane Helene.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Hails Hyundai’s US Expansion as Tariff Vindication

President Donald Trump lauded plans by Hyundai to expand in the U.S., casting it as a vindication of his use of tariffs to pressure foreign manufacturers to create American jobs. 

March 24, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Plans Tariff ‘Liberation Day’ With More Targeted Push

President Donald Trump’s coming wave of tariffs is poised to be more targeted than the barrage he has occasionally threatened, aides and allies say.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

US Levies on Chinese Ships Risk ‘Trade Apocalypse’

A proposal from the U.S. would put million-dollar levies on Chinese ships docking in the U.S. It's aimed at curbing China’s dominance of shipbuilding, logistics and maritime industry.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business

FMCSA’s Camire Removed From Website After Brief Appointment

The reason for the sudden departure has not been publicly announced. FMCSA has not issued a statement, and the Department of Transportation has not commented on the change.

March 21, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

France Backs Using EU’s Top Trade Tool Against US If Needed

The anti-coercion instrument, which is subject to a number of conditions and steps, would eventually allow the EU to deploy a broad range of retaliatory responses.

March 21, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

NTSB Says Maryland Could Have Found Key Bridge Vulnerability

The Maryland Transportation Authority did not conduct a risk assessment that, if acted upon, could have allowed the state to protect the Francis Scott Key Bridge from collapsing, NTSB says.

March 21, 2025