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

Government, Business, Logistics

European Markets Slide on Trump’s Trade War Warning

Trump's threat to hit Canada, China and Mexico with tariffs because of the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the U.S. sent European stocks lower.

November 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump’s Trade Pick Pushes Strategic Decoupling From China

Jamieson Greer, who’s been nominated as the U.S. trade representative, played a key role in imposing tariffs on China during Trump’s first term.

November 27, 2024
Government, Business

Goldman Warns of Consequences From Canada Tariff Plan

The 25% levy on all products from Canada proposed by Trump would likely raise the price of fuels in the U.S., said Daan Struyven, the head of commodities research for Goldman.

November 27, 2024
Government, Business

Consumer Spending Powers Q3 US GDP Growth to 2.8%

Gross domestic product increased at a 2.8% annualized pace in the third quarter, the second estimate of the figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed Nov. 27.

November 27, 2024
Government, Business

Federal Reserve Officials Signal Cautious Path for Rate Cuts

WASHINGTON — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business

Citigroup: Trump Tariffs to Drive Up Aluminum, Steel Prices

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico will push up steel and aluminum prices across the U.S., according to Citigroup analysts.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis Might Shutter UK Van Plant Over EV Rules

Stellantis had already threatened to pull the plug on its U.K. operations, warning about the impact of what it says are the country’s too stringent EV targets.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business

US Consumers More Confident About Jobs, Economy

A gauge of present conditions increased to an eight-month high. The group’s measure of expectations for the next six months edged to an almost three-year high.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Exxon Exec Says Oil Output Won’t Surge Despite Trump Agenda

Oil and gas producers in the U.S. will not raise output significantly in the coming years despite calls from President-elect Donald Trump to “drill, baby, drill,” said an Exxon executive.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan

Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a foil to Donald Trump’s policies, laying the groundwork for resistance on everything from deportations to regulation rollbacks.

November 26, 2024