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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Japan, US Start Tariff Talks Amid Reports on Cars

Japan and the U.S. have begun trade negotiations, with media reports suggesting Tokyo’s delegation is trying to win a reprieve from the tariffs by pledging to make more cars in the U.S. 

June 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Hiring Slows, but Solid 139,000 Jobs Added in May

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade wars.

June 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Businesses Expect to Pass Along 50% of Tariffs, Survey Finds

Business expect to pass through roughly half of tariff-related expenses to U.S. consumers still reeling from the pandemic-era inflation surge, according to a new survey.

June 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Tesla Plunges After Trump-Musk Conflict Erupts

Tesla's shares sank as Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s simmering feud devolved into a public war of words between two of the world’s most powerful people.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Steel Deal With Nippon Seen Closing by Merger Deadline

Nippon Steel and United States Steel are on pace to finalize their $14.1 billion combination with President Donald Trump’s administration ahead of a deal deadline later this month.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentSafety

CVSA to Enforce English Tests for Truck Drivers Starting June 25

CVSA inspectors on June 25 will begin issuing out-of-service violations for truckers unable to pass roadside tests for communicating in English and understanding road signs.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Cargo Theft Gets More Sophisticated, Experts Warn

The trucking industry continues to confront an evolving cargo theft landscape, with experts signaling the spread of more sophisticated operations during the first quarter.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentSafety

PHMSA Seeks Industry Input to Streamline Regulations

The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking stakeholders to assess ways the agency can optimize efficiencies.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

EU Launches Tool to Monitor Trade Diversion From Tariffs

The European Commission has launched a surveillance tool to monitor any trade diversion resulting from U.S. tariffs, as initial results revealed a surge of imports in many goods.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says US and China Will Resume Trade Talks

President Donald Trump said his conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping had a “very positive conclusion” on June 5, announcing that the two countries will hold trade talks.

June 5, 2025