Ontario Premier Doug Ford won re-election to lead Canada’s most populous province on Feb. 27, giving him the mandate he wanted to fight tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
February 28, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Doug Ford Re-Elected as Ontario’s Premier
Consumer Spending Falls as Inflation Indicator Rises
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying inflation rose at a mild pace in January, while consumers pulled back on spending.
February 28, 2025As Tariffs Loom, US Imports More Food Than Ever
The United States, known for being a global agriculture powerhouse, has never imported more food than it is right now. And its agricultural exports are falling.
February 28, 2025Pipeline Safety Agency’s Senior Leaders Exit Amid Trump Push
Several senior executives at a key government regulatory body responsible for overseeing safety of the pipeline system will depart in the next three months, according to a memo.
February 27, 2025Senate Panels OK Bradbury for DOT, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
A Senate panel recently approved the nomination of Steven Bradbury to help lead the Department of Transportation as deputy secretary. The vote was 15-13 along party lines.
February 27, 2025Stakeholders Urge Congress to Take Action on Cargo Theft
A stakeholder representing ATA on Feb. 27 shared with a Senate panel ongoing industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft afflicting the nation’s supply chain.
February 27, 2025Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development
The state had previously OK’d the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.
February 27, 2025US Ports Experience Strong Start to 2025
The Port of Long Beach reported its strongest January on record, largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada.
February 27, 2025Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Will Proceed March 4
President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.
February 27, 2025Trucking Firms Relieved as Google Extends Cookie Use
Employed by ad tech companies to track where you go on the web, cookies have been used since the mid-’90s by truckers and others to create a profile of your internet buying habits.
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