The leaders of all Canadian provinces and territories are set to meet up in the U.S. capital to take their arguments against tariffs to American lawmakers, business groups and labor leaders.Â
February 12, 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Canada’s 13 Premiers Descend on Washington
Isuzu to Build Production Plant in South Carolina
Truck maker Isuzu North America will build a manufacturing facility in Piedmont, S.C., that is expected to be operational by 2027, the company said.
February 12, 2025Japan Asks for Exemption From US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Tokyo asked President Donald Trump to exclude Japanese companies from his fresh tariffs on steel and aluminum.
February 12, 2025AI, Shifting Supply Chains Dominate Discussion at Manifest
Exhibitors and speakers at the annual event presented innovations and shared strategies aimed at helping transportation companies adapt to a changing business environment.
February 12, 2025Trump Readies Matching Tariffs on Trade Partners
President Donald Trump plans to sign an order as soon as Feb. 12 that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.
February 12, 2025Inflation Rose 3% in January on Sticky Price Pressures
Inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas, and used cars rose, a trend that will likely underscore the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay any further interest rate cuts.
February 12, 2025DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities
The nation’s top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.
February 11, 2025Ohio’s EV Charger Expansion Stalls After Federal Freeze
It’s now unclear whether Ohio will build any more of the federally funded charging stations, as President Donald Trump’s team has directed all states to halt new spending of the money.
February 11, 2025Wisconsin Grants $100 Million for Ag, Forestry Road Repairs
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has awarded $100 million to the state transportation department to spend on 55 projects repairing rural roads to better move agricultural and forestry products.
February 11, 2025Powell Signals No Rush to Cut Interest Rates Further
“We know that reducing policy restraint too fast or too much could hinder progress on inflation,” Powell said in prepared testimony for the Senate Banking Committee.
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