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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.

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Senate Passes USMCA Trade Deal

A new trade deal with Canada and Mexico was approved in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 16, marking a significant accomplishment for President Donald Trump on his long-discussed desire to update the Clinton-era North American Free Trade Agreement.

January 16, 2020
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Susan Collins, 7 Other Lawmakers Recognized for Combating Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON 鈥 Eight members of Congress who are leading efforts to eliminate the trafficking of people nationwide were recognized by the Trucking Cares Foundation during a reception on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15.

January 15, 2020
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China to Buy $52 Billion of Additional US Energy Products

China agreed to buy $52.4 billion of additional U.S. energy products as part of a landmark trade deal signed by the world鈥檚 two top economic superpowers.

January 15, 2020
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Perspective: California鈥檚 AB 5 Threatens Future of 鈥楪ig鈥 Economy

California鈥檚 effort to reshape the 鈥済ig鈥 economy hit a significant roadblock earlier this month when a federal court issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the application of the state鈥檚 new rules to truck drivers, citing a conflict with federal law. The roadblock is by no means fatal, but it鈥檚 not insignificant 鈥 not when there are so many lawsuits left to be decided.

January 15, 2020
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DOT鈥檚 Elaine Chao Announces ADAS, Connected Technology Programs

WASHINGTON 鈥 Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced several initiatives relating to connected vehicle technologies and advanced driver assistance systems before a crowd of industry representatives Jan. 15.

January 15, 2020
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Fed Says Economic Growth Was Modest in Final Weeks of 2019

The U.S. economy kept growing at a modest clip as 2019 drew to a close, while a deterioration in manufacturing employment belied overall tight job market conditions across the country, a Federal Reserve survey showed.

January 15, 2020
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FHWA to Release Updated Jason鈥檚 Law Truck Parking Survey

WASHINGTON 鈥 Results of a comprehensive national federal survey of truck parking availability will be made public in the next few months, according to a Jan. 15 presentation at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting.

January 15, 2020
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US, China Sign Deal That Aims to Simmer Long-Running Trade Tensions

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Donald Trump signed a trade agreement Jan. 15 with China that is expected to boost exports from U.S. farmers and manufacturers and is aimed at lowering tensions in a long-running dispute between the economic powers.

January 15, 2020
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FHWA Specialists Identify Resources for Public

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Federal Highway Administration offered attendees of the Transportation Research Board鈥檚 annual meeting an update of the resources the agency has made available.

January 15, 2020