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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, Global Freight

Nike Likely to Hike Prices More After Vietnam Tariff Deal

Nike will face pressure to raise prices higher than expected after the U.S. and Vietnam reportedly reached a new trade agreement that boosts tariffs, according to an analyst.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Nissan Recalls 480,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Failure Risk

Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Exports to US Keep Falling as Tariffs Curb Shipments

Canada’s share of exports destined for the U.S. shrank to the smallest proportion since at least 1997, excluding the COVID pandemic. Shipments to other countries reached a new high.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, TCA

North Carolina Truck Driver Wins $50,000 in Maryland Lottery

A truck driver played the lottery while staying overnight in Maryland between drives — and ended up winning a big prize, officials said.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Aims to Shut Loopholes China Uses to Evade Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Vietnam targets practices China has long used to skirt U.S. tariffs: the shifting of production to Southeast Asia and the ā€œorigin washingā€ of exports.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business

Employers Added a Surprising 147,000 Jobs in June

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the American labor market continues to show surprising resilience despite uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies.Ā 

July 3, 2025
Government, Safety

Truckers Caught Smuggling People, Drugs Face Lifetime CDL Bans

A U.S. government and Texas partnership has resulted in more than 1,000 truckers losing their CDLs permanently for smuggling people and drugs across the U.S. border with Mexico.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business

Carney Meets With Automakers as Canada’s Factories Show Strain

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive executives July 2 to discuss how to help auto plants that have been choked by U.S. tariffs.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trump’s Trade War

Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

July 2, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Deal Will Allow US Goods Into Vietnam Duty-Free

President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam on July 2 that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free.Ā Vietnamese exports to the U.S. would face a 20% levy.

July 2, 2025