China on April 24 denied President Donald Trump鈥檚 assertion that the two sides were in active negotiations over tariffs, saying the suggestion was as groundless as 鈥渢rying to catch the wind.鈥
April 24, 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.
States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed Without Congress
The suit argues that Congress didn鈥檛 grant Trump the necessary authority to impose the tariffs and national trade policy 鈥渘ow hinges on the president鈥檚 whims."
April 23, 2025Trump Hasn鈥檛 Offered Unilateral Tariff Cuts on China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is looking at multiple factors regarding China beyond just tariffs 鈥 including non-tariff barriers.
April 23, 2025CVSA International Roadcheck Event Set for May 13-15
During the three-day event, which takes place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, law enforcement personnel will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.
April 23, 2025States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early
Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner鈥檚 Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.
April 23, 2025Trump Floats 鈥楽ubstantial鈥 China Tariff Cuts in Trade Deal
President Donald Trump said he plans to be 鈥渧ery nice鈥 to China in any trade talks and that tariffs will drop if the countries can reach a deal, a sign he may be backing down from his tough stance.
April 23, 2025Norfolk Southern Profit Increases in Q1
Norfolk Southern鈥檚 quarterly profits were again inflated by insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in Ohio, but even without that, the railroad鈥檚 profits grew.
April 23, 2025Volvo Q1 Profit Falls 29% as Tariffs Cloud Outlook
Volvo Group profit slumped 29% year over year in the first quarter of 2025 as uncertainty around tariffs and the impact on global trade hurt truck demand in North America and Europe.
April 23, 2025Trump Softens Tone on Tariffs, Says He Won鈥檛 Fire Powell
President Donald Trump allayed fears that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and signaled he would be "very nice" to China in trade talks.
April 23, 2025Tesla Profit Falls 71%, Revenue Drops 9% in Q1
Elon Musk says he鈥檒l be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profit.
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