Shifting U.S. trade policies, fluctuating tariffs and the resulting supply chain upheaval have created an uncertain landscape for the trucking industry, in the present and down the road.
June 20, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Supreme Court Refuses to Speed Up Challenge to Trump鈥檚 Tariffs
The Supreme Court refused to put a challenge to President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs on an ultrafast track.
June 20, 2025Democratic Lawmakers Try to Delay Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout
A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas is asking Elon Musk to delay the planned rollout of driverless 鈥榬obotaxis鈥 in the state this weekend to assure that the vehicles are safe.
June 20, 2025Pentagon Cancels Troubled $17.9B Military Moving Contract
The Pentagon has terminated the $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract, a controversial program that has been beset by complaints and widespread criticism.
June 20, 2025Small-Parcel Shipments From China to US Fall 40% on Tariffs
U.S. tariff hikes on small packages from China triggered a slump in shipments last month, contributing to a huge drop in bilateral trade and roiling exporters like Shein and Temu.
June 20, 2025Federal Reserve Leaves Its Key Rate Unchanged
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, the same as they projected in March.
June 18, 2025Waymo Applies for NYC Testing Permit
Waymo has applied for a permit to test its robotaxis in New York City, despite an absence of local regulations supporting commercially operated autonomous vehicles.
June 18, 2025Amazon Ramps Up Zoox Robotaxi Factory
Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo.聽
June 18, 2025DOT鈥檚 Duffy Announces 鈥楻oad Map鈥 for Air Taxis
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration Chris Rocheleau announced a 鈥渘ew road map鈥 for getting air taxis into the sky.
June 18, 2025Nippon Steel Closes $14.1 Billion Acquisition of US Steel
Nippon Steel closed its $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel, bringing to an end an 18-month effort to combine the American and Japanese steelmakers, the companies said in a June 18 statement.
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