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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

A Timeline of US-China Retaliatory Tariffs

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s tit-for-tat duties on U.S. imports took effect Feb. 10, hours after President Donald Trump announced that he wants to slap new duties on all steel and aluminum imports.

February 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Says He Will Announce 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he will announce Feb. 10 that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico.

February 10, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Nippon Steel May Invest in US Steel

 President Donald Trump indicated Nippon Steel is considering investing in United States Steel instead of an outright purchase.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

EPA’s Zeldin Announces New Focus to Boost AI, US Automaking

New EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is spearheading a five-point initiative that protects the environment and promotes industrial energy, including for AI data centers.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Trump Maintains Duty-Free Exception on Chinese Goods

President Donald Trump said he would maintain the duty-free exception for low-value packages coming from China until “adequate systems are in place to fully and expediently process and collect tariff revenue.â€Â 

February 7, 2025
Government, Business

Tying Transportation Grants to Birth Rates Raises Concerns

CHICAGO — Secretary Sean Duffy has circulated a memo that instructs the Transportation Department to give preference to communities with high marriage and birth rates when awarding grants.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Verifying Safety of Rear Impact Guards Can Be Complicated

When a jury issued a $462 million judgment against Wabash National Corp. last fall, many fleet maintenance managers were concerned.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Trucking Industry Urges FMCSA to End Label Rule

Although small in physical size, rear-impact guard certification labels often serve as the difference between compliance or violations that can cause big headaches for fleet leadership.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

TMC Deals With California on ‘Clean Truck Check’

A contingent of TMC member experts and others met with CARB to discuss ways of implementing a fleet-preferred method for complying with the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance reporting.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Diesel OEMs Working to Meet 2027 EPA Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have established that NOx and particulate emissions from diesel trucks have an adverse effect on health.

February 7, 2025