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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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Canada to Drop Many Retaliatory Tariffs to Appease Trump

But the government is likely to keep 25% import taxes on U.S. steel and aluminum products, as well as its tariffs on U.S. automobiles.

August 22, 2025
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Mail Services Globally Pause US Deliveries Over Tariffs

As of Aug. 29, President Donald Trump is ending the de minimis exemption that has applied to more than 4 million parcels flowing through the U.S. each day, driven largely by e-commerce.

August 22, 2025
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US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.

August 21, 2025
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Trump, Carney Hold First Call Since Tariff Escalation

The two leaders talked about “trade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.,†according to a statement.

August 21, 2025
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Corn and Soy Futures Gain on Strong Export Demand

The U.S. shipped 2.8 million tons of corn in the week ended Aug. 14, double the amount a year ago and topping the most optimistic forecast from analysts compiled by Bloomberg.

August 21, 2025
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Retailers Brace for Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Ahead

Retailers are expressing optimism about the resilience of U.S. consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fueled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves.

August 21, 2025
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‘Thermonuclear’ Verdicts on the Rise, Report Finds

A study from Marathon Strategies found that the trucking and automotive industries faced a combined 15 multimillion-dollar verdicts last year totaling jury awards of more than $1.4 billion.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

ConocoPhillips Bets Big on LNG in US

The oil giant will nearly double the amount of fuel it will buy from an export plant Sempra is expanding in Texas.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2022

Stronger demand is also fueling sustained inflationary pressures.

August 21, 2025
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Over Delayed Crash Reporting

Delays of "several months or more" were noted in reporting crashes involving driver-assistance technology.

August 21, 2025