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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, Logistics, TCA

Cargo Numbers Increase in February at Port of Los Angeles

Cargo numbers continued to push higher at the Port of Los Angeles in February — but it came with some caution that the pace could slow by midyear due to tariffs and lower consumer confidence.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Set for Snap Election With Trade War Rattling Economy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to call a national election within days, seeking a mandate from voters at a time when businesses have been shaken by a trade war with the U.S.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks After Steel Trim Pieces Come Loose

Tesla recalled all the Cybertrucks it produced and sold in the first 15 months it has been on the U.S. market over pieces of steel trim that can separate from the vehicle.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business

EU Delays 50% Tariffs on US Whiskey, Allowing for More Talks

The European Union is delaying its proposed 50% tariff on American whiskey until mid-April, aligning them with broader countermeasures against U.S. steel and aluminum duties.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Biden’s Energy Department Suppressed LNG Study, GOP Says

The analysis is likely to intensify criticisms that former President Joe Biden’s pause was politically motivated and could cast doubts on the results of a second assessment.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis’ Elkann: Auto Industry Doesn’t Need Defense Ties

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europe’s auto manufacturers don’t need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business

Fed Stays the Course on Rates as Inflation Risks Grow

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25%-4.5%, and said it would further slow the pace at which it is reducing its balance sheet.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Florida Port Gains $2M State Grant to Boost Truck Traffic

“As Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Florida’s ports for greater operations,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil CEOs Meet With Trump as US Unwinds Environmental Rules

The chief executives of more than a dozen oil companies will deliver a message of gratitude — as well as caution — when they meet with President Donald Trump on March 19.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Approves LNG Exports From Venture Global’s CP2 Project

The administration has granted Venture Global LNG conditional approval to export natural gas from a planned facility in Louisiana that had stalled under the last administration.

March 19, 2025