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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

Steel Buyers Enter Tariff Era as Truck Freight Is Halted

President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs played out across the country as ripples materialized with broad-reaching impacts on automakers, builders and consumers.

March 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Warns It Faces Retaliation, Costs From Trump Trade War

Tesla is signaling concern over potential retaliatory moves by other countries as a trade war escalates in the wake of President Donald Trump’s moves to impose tariffs on a range of imports.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Greer: Trump’s Trade Agenda Focusing on More US Production

Specific to trade, the agenda directs the U.S. Trade Representative to “chart a new course for any trade agreements to ensure they help raise wages and grow our industrial base.â€

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Global Freight

US Postal Service Signs Agreement With DOGE to Spur Reforms

The U.S. Postal Service has signed an agreement with DOGE and the General Services Administration to help the agency in “identifying and achieving further efficiencies.â€Â 

March 13, 2025
Government, Business

Congress Debates Partisan Funding Bills

Congressional leaders seeking to avert a shutdown of most federal agencies remained locked in debate about short-term legislation days before a key deadline.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business

Vance, Zeldin Tout States' Right to Govern During Conference

Dedication to state-centric laws and a commitment to disaster preparedness were key topics addressed by Vice President JD Vance and other politicians at a national conference March 10.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trade War Threatens Oil Demand, IEA Says

Global oil demand is under pressure from the escalating trade war at the same time that OPEC+ is reviving output, threatening to deepen a supply surplus, the International Energy Agency said.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Threatens Retaliatory 200% Tariff on European Wine

President Donald Trump on March 13 threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.

March 13, 2025
Government

Pete Buttigieg Says He Won't Run for Senate, Governor

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan or run for governor, a move that leaves the door open for a possible presidential run.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Targets Heavy-Truck Emission Rules for Likely Rollback

The EPA is reopening its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles rules as well as its Heavy-Duty Nitrous Oxide rule as part of a sweeping review of the Clean Trucks Plan.

March 13, 2025