The ILA-USMX accord is good news for the importers, retailers and consumers on edge from the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s trade policies and tariffs.
February 26, 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.
Port Strike Averted as Dockworkers Ratify New Contract
Trump Directs Government to Consider Tariffs on Copper
President Donald Trump on Feb. 25 directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.
February 25, 2025Florida Officials Celebrate Ice Cream Hub Groundbreaking
Florida officials hosted a kickoff for an ice cream distribution hub to be built along the Gulf Coast near Interstate 10. It's a joint venture between Damian’s Enterprises and ATL Cold Storage.
February 25, 2025Lawmakers Take Aim at Permitting Process
Legislation designed to streamline the federal permitting process for transportation projects and freight corridors was recently introduced in Congress.
February 25, 2025Nippon Steel Sticks With US Steel Takeover, Not Investment
Nippon Steel reiterated its objective for the $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel after President Donald Trump said the Japanese company was considering an investment instead.
February 25, 2025GSA to Shut Off EV Chargers at Federal Buildings
Federal buildings across the U.S. have been ordered to shut off electric vehicle chargers, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Donald Trump’s first months in office.
February 25, 2025Thieves Steal $2 Million Worth of Nikes From Freight Trains
Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of Nike sneakers.
February 25, 2025TFI Abandons Move to US After Shareholder Backlash
TFI International reversed its decision to move its legal headquarters to the U.S., saying it was backing down after shareholders expressed opposition to the idea.
February 25, 2025Diesel Price Nudges Up 2¢ to $3.697 a Gallon
The national average diesel price nudged up 2 cents to $3.697 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Feb. 24.
February 24, 2025Trump: Tariffs on Mexico, Canada ‘Going Forward’ Next Month
President Donald Trump said he expected tariffs planned to take effect on Canada and Mexico to go ahead next month following an initial delay.
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