Transportation Compliance News

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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

Japan Asks for Exemption From US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Tokyo asked President Donald Trump to exclude Japanese companies from his fresh tariffs on steel and aluminum.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

AI, Shifting Supply Chains Dominate Discussion at Manifest

Exhibitors and speakers at the annual event presented innovations and shared strategies aimed at helping transportation companies adapt to a changing business environment.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Readies Matching Tariffs on Trade Partners

President Donald Trump plans to sign an order as soon as Feb. 12 that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Inflation Rose 3% in January on Sticky Price Pressures

Inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas, and used cars rose, a trend that will likely underscore the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay any further interest rate cuts.

February 12, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety

DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities

The nation’s top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Ohio’s EV Charger Expansion Stalls After Federal Freeze

It’s now unclear whether Ohio will build any more of the federally funded charging stations, as President Donald Trump’s team has directed all states to halt new spending of the money.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Wisconsin Grants $100 Million for Ag, Forestry Road Repairs

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has awarded $100 million to the state transportation department to spend on 55 projects repairing rural roads to better move agricultural and forestry products.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business

Powell Signals No Rush to Cut Interest Rates Further

“We know that reducing policy restraint too fast or too much could hinder progress on inflation,” Powell said in prepared testimony for the Senate Banking Committee.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM and Ford Lobby to Save EV Tax Incentives

Among the options being floated if the Trump administration moves to strike EV incentives is a three-year wind down to allow more time for the companies to adjust their businesses.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Considers Tariff Exemption on Australian Metals

President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone call on Feb. 11 with Australia’s prime minister.

February 11, 2025