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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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EU Sees US Trade Talks Extending Beyond July Deadline

The European Union believes trade negotiations with the U.S. could extend beyond President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline, even as the speed of the talks has increased over the past week.

June 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Tariffs Can Stay in Effect Longer, Appeals Court Says

President Donald Trump can continue to enforce his global tariffs for now, a federal appeals court held in a win for the president on one of his signature economic policies.

June 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Up Slightly in May as Grocery Prices Ticked Higher

U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as food costs rose, though overall inflation remained mostly tame. Consumer prices increased 2.4% in May compared with a year ago.

June 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

GM to Invest $4B to Shift Some Production From Mexico to US

GM announced plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher.

June 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Musk Moves Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch ā€˜Tentatively’ to June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is ā€œtentativelyā€ set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

June 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump: US Gets Rare Earth Minerals From China in 'Done' Deal

President Donald Trump announced June 11 that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and that tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55%.

June 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Steel Tariff Talks Between US, Mexico Nearing Resolution

Under its current terms, the deal would allow U.S. buyers to import Mexican steel duty-free as long as they kept total shipments below a level based on historical trade volumes.

June 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

FMCSA Seeks Input to Revamp Consumer Complaint Database

FMCSAĀ  is seeking public input about its planned revision to the National Consumer Complaint Database that handles complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies.

June 10, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Rises 2Ā¢ to $3.471 a Gallon

The national average diesel price bumped up 2 cents to $3.471 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released June 10.

June 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Senate Decision Could Affect Billions in Hydrogen Deals

The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for hydrogen production that would be scrapped under the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House, key Republicans said.

June 10, 2025