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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

House Republicans Pass Bill to Avoid Shutdown

House Republicans on March 11 passed legislation to keep the U.S. government open past a March 15 shutdown deadline, daring moderate Democrats in the Senate to block the measure.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

From Baseball Bats to Caskets, Trump Tariffs Set to Hit °®¶¹´«Ã½

If President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect at a minute past midnight in Washington on March 12, it will mark a repeat of first-term levies — with one major difference.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Washington Port Nabs $1.5 Million Grant for Fuel Project

The municipal Port of Walla Walla in Washington has secured a $1.5 million state grant for SkyNRG to annually produce 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Carney: Canada to Keep Tariffs Until US Commits to Free Trade

Canada will keep its trade retaliation in place until the U.S. lifts its own tariffs and commits to free trade, said Mark Carney, who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

ATA's Chris Spear Steers Trucking Through Uncertain Atmosphere

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is staying focused on the issues that matter to trucking amid the unsettled political and economic atmosphere in Washington.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, TCA

States Want to Move Funds to Hard Infrastructure

As President Donald Trump pulls back on green funding, state officials are lobbying Congress to retain those dollars for other infrastructure projects like road and bridge repairs.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Mulls Steel Tariff Hike After Ontario Halts Energy Charge

President Donald Trump said he was re-evaluating plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada to 50% after Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to the U.S.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Says He’s Going to Buy a Tesla

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary

The Senate voted March 10 to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning

Concern about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the duties’ start date keeps getting pushed back.

March 10, 2025