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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.

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Trump Deals Poised to Fall Short of Sweeping Trade Reforms

With just 10 days to go until U.S. country-specific tariffs are set to resume, the White House appears poised to fall short of the sweeping global trade reforms it promised to achieve.

June 30, 2025
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Lower UK-US Car Tariffs Take Effect

U.K. car manufacturers can export to the U.S. under a 10% tariff starting June 30, a reduction from the 25% rate imposed by President Donald Trump on other countries.

June 30, 2025
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Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms.

June 30, 2025
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Trump Says He Won’t Extend Pause on Tariffs Beyond July 9

President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9, when the negotiating period he set would expire.

June 30, 2025
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Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax

President Donald Trump said he was ending all discussions with Canada after claiming the country moved to implement a digital services tax, and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate.

June 27, 2025
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Spear: After Emissions Wins, Trucking Can Focus Elsewhere

Policy wins on commercial vehicle emissions have allowed industry leaders to shift their attention to other pressing issues, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

June 27, 2025
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Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
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What's Next for Electric Trucks?

The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.

June 27, 2025
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EU, US Confident They’ll Reach Tariff Deal by July 9

The EU and the U.S. believe they can clinch a trade agreement before a July 9 deadline, when Washington is set to impose a 50% tariff on nearly all EU products and the bloc plans countermeasures.

June 27, 2025
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Bessent Says Trump’s Trade Push Could Wrap by Labor Day

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration’s agenda for trade agreements could get wrapped up by Labor Day, indicating some talks could extend past the July  9 deadline.

June 27, 2025