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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

EU Pushes Back Against Trump’s Caustic Claims on Tariffs

“The EU wasn’t formed to screw anyone,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after President Donald Trump said the 27-nation bloc was out to get the United States.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Democrats Targeting Trump's Energy Emergency

President Donald Trump began dismantling Joe Biden's climate change and renewable energy policies on his first day, declaring a national energy emergency — an emergency Democrats say is a sham.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business

Tariffs on China Might Hurt US Economy More Than Expected

New research suggests President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official U.S. trade data indicate.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biofuel Groups Urge EPA to Set 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards

A national trade coalition is urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to set Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and later to bolster U.S. biofuel availability.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senate Transportation Committee Eyes Next Highway Bill

A policy update of the nation’s highway network is guiding the legislative agenda for the Senate’s transportation committee, that panel’s leader affirmed Feb. 26.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Sows Confusion Around Global Tariffs Timing, Scope

President Donald Trump on Feb. 26 gave a series of apparently contradictory answers about his plans to enact tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the European Union. 

February 26, 2025
Government, Business

Senate Confirms Jamieson Greer to Be Top Trade Negotiator

The Senate has confirmed Jamieson Greer, a veteran of President Donald Trump’s first-term economic battles with China, Mexico and Canada, to be America’s top trade negotiator.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Stellantis Urges Trump to Aim Tariffs at Parts Content

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said President Donald Trump should focus new tariffs on imported vehicles made without U.S. parts content instead of raising duties on Mexico and Canada.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

GM Boosts Investor Payout With New Buybacks, Dividend Hike

General Motors plans to step up its program of buybacks by repurchasing $6 billion in shares and raising its dividend. The move comes as the industry faces uncertainty about threatened tariffs.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

EPA: Scrap Conclusion That Greenhouse Gases Endanger Public

The move would sweep away the legal foundation for regulations limiting planet-warming pollution from power plants, automobiles and oil wells.

February 26, 2025