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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE

Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House and Elon Musk efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Again Delays Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a Month

President Donald Trump on March 6 postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada until April 2 amid fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Might Defer Tariffs on Goods, Services Under USMCA

President Donald Trump is likely to defer tariffs on Canada and Mexico for goods and services covered by the trade agreement known as USMCA, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

Trudeau Expects a Trade War for the 鈥楩oreseeable Future鈥

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs

Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giant鈥檚 efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump鈥檚 Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump鈥檚 call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

US Trade Deficit Surges to a Record Ahead of Trump Tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in January as companies scrambled to secure goods from overseas before President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on the largest U.S. trading partners.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

China鈥檚 Commerce Head: 鈥楾here Are No Winners in a Trade War鈥

China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are 鈥渘o winners in a trade war.鈥

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Iowa Shutters Biodiesel Output on Federal Policy Uncertainty

Iowa biodiesel plants are operating at minimum or completely stopping production amid uncertainty over the future of renewable fuel and tax credit policies.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade Tensions Put American Crop Exports in Jeopardy

鈥淢exico could put their own import tariffs on 鈥 that could reduce the U.S. freight advantage. It鈥檚 a matter of how fierce the trade war gets,鈥 said Pat Boova.

March 5, 2025