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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business

Buttigieg Weighs Whether to Run for President or Senate

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg must decide soon whether he wants to return to the national spotlight as a candidate in Michigan鈥檚 U.S. Senate race or instead run for president.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business

Trump鈥檚 Canada Tariffs 鈥楳ake No Sense,鈥 Says Trade Minister

President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs only make goods more expensive for Americans, said Canada鈥檚 Trade Minister Mary Ng, reiterating a vow to retaliate.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Pricing

The move, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said, 鈥渆ffectively ends tolling authority for New York City鈥檚 cordon pricing plan,鈥 which tolled drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business

Senate Committee Examines Federal Permitting Rules

Senate Republicans on the transportation committee explored strategies for streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects and mobility corridors.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business

Chavez-DeRemer Walks Back PRO Act Support in Senate Hearing

Pressed by Republican senators, Chavez-DeRemer said she no longer supported the part of the bill that curtailed the ability of workers in unionized workplaces to opt-out of membership.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

EU Open to Cutting Tariffs to Avert US Trade War

The European Union is ready to discuss cutting tariffs on autos and other goods as it seeks to head off a trade war with the U.S., the bloc鈥檚 top trade official said Feb. 19 in Washington.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Concerns Drive Record Imports at Port of Los Angeles

The busiest trade hub in the U.S. moved more containers last month than in any previous January, as importers rushed to bring in goods before President Donald Trump's potential tariff hikes.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Jaxport Finishes Roll-On/Roll-Off Cargo Berth to Add Capacity

The Jacksonville Port Authority has completed half of a $60 million project to increase capacity for vehicle shipments after finishing a project at Blount Island Marine Terminal.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Feb. 18, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump鈥檚 hardline trade polices.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Japan Broaches Car Tariffs With US as Trump Threatens Hikes

Japan has raised the issue of auto tariffs with the U.S. after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% levy on car imports, a move that would deliver a big blow to Japan鈥檚 economy.

February 19, 2025