The effects of international tariffs are being felt at the Port of Oakland, which saw a 10.1% drop in overall shipping volume in June compared to the previous month.
July 18, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
China Pledges Crackdown on Illicit Exports of Rare Earths
China鈥檚 state security agency says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earth minerals that it says threaten national security.
July 18, 2025Chevron Gets Approval for $53 Billion Acquisition of Hess
Chevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.
July 18, 2025Tesla Settles Over Autopilot Crash With Truck Crossing Highway
Tesla settled a lawsuit over a driver鈥檚 death in 2019 when the Autopilot system in his Model 3 allegedly failed to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer crossing a Florida highway.
July 17, 2025FMCSA Nominee Barrs Touts Workforce, Supply Chain
Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.
July 17, 2025US to Impose 93.5% Tariff on Graphite From China
The Commerce Department imposed preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component.
July 17, 2025Port of Long Beach Reports Downturn in June
Cargo slowed at the Port of Long Beach last month but officials said they expect a bounceback in July because of the ongoing pause on tariffs.
July 17, 2025Alcoa Says Trump Tariff Added $115 Million in Aluminum Costs
Alcoa., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115 million in the second quarter.
July 17, 2025Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants
Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges 鈥渢o reinforce the arteries of the American economy鈥 while $35 million went to port improvements.
July 17, 2025Trump Says Coca-Cola Agrees to Use Cane Sugar for US Coke
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to use cane sugar in Coke beverages sold in the U.S.
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