President Donald Trump rejected an EU proposal to drop tariffs on all bilateral trade in industrial goods with the U.S., meaning that his 20% tariff on all EU imports is effective April 9.
April 8, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Trump Dismisses Last-Gasp EU Push to Stop Tariffs Kicking In
China Says It Will 鈥楩ight to the End鈥 on Trump Tariffs
China said April 8 it would 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
April 8, 2025Could Trump鈥檚 Tariffs Trigger a US Recession?
Economists at Goldman Sachs have raised their assessment of the odds the U.S. will experience a recession to 45% from 35% following President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement April 2.
April 8, 2025Thune Doubts Chances for Congressional Tariff Oversight
Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs would languish in Congress.
April 7, 2025Tennessee Offering $19.4M for Fleets to Buy Green Trucks
Tennessee announced April 3 the availability of $19.4 million in grants to public, nonprofit and private fleets to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with greener vehicles.
April 7, 2025House Unveils Bathroom Access Bill for Truck Drivers
A bill that would guarantee truckers on their routes have access to restrooms was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 7, 2025Iowa Law Aims to Strengthen Trucking Independent Contractors
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has enacted a law backed by the state trucking association to strengthen the trucking industry鈥檚 independent contractor model in the state.
April 7, 2025EU Unites Behind Tough Line on Trump Trade Tariffs
Trump鈥檚 move to slap a 20% tariff on EU goods as part of his 鈥淎merica First鈥 agenda has stirred fears of a global trade war 鈥 and led to a meltdown in financial markets.
April 7, 2025N.Y. Invests $47.4 Million in Three Aging Interstate Bridges
Three bridge construction projects in New York worth $47.4 million were recently announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, with each meant to address aging infrastructure on transportation routes.
April 7, 2025Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump鈥檚 Trade Tariffs
President Xi Jinping鈥檚 decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.
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