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US Puts ‘Trade War’ Against China on Hold, Mnuchin Says

The Trump administration won’t impose tariffs on Chinese products for now, after the two nations made progress on trade issues during two days of talks, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

May 21, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 21: Summer in the City

After we dig out those picnic baskets from our coat closets, and pack the car with beach umbrellas, towels and sunblock, we’ll mentally prepare ourselves to sit inside our cars with our loved ones in bumper-to-bumper traffic this Memorial Day. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 21, 2018

World Trade, Safety at Risk From New Fuel Rule, Ocean Shipping Group Says

A group representing the vast majority of the world’s ship owners said world trade is at risk if issues surrounding new fuel rules aren’t resolved quickly, providing the starkest warning yet as to the potential impact of regulations that are due to enter into force in less than two years’ time.

May 21, 2018

Tennessee Carrier Settles With USPS on Double-Billing Allegations

Tracie McCormick Inc., doing business as McCormick Trucking, has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle allegations the company double billed the United States Postal Service for hauling mail, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee announced.

May 21, 2018

Gov. John Kasich Opens Ohio Roads to Autonomous Testing

Ohio’s public roads and highways are open to autonomous vehicle testing as mandated in an executive order recently signed by Gov. John Kasich.

May 21, 2018

Trump Wanted to Double Amazon Postal Rates, Washington Post Says

President Donald Trump pushed U.S. Postal Service officials to double package delivery rates paid by Amazon.com Inc. and other companies, the Washington Post reported, highlighting that his beef with the e-commerce giant and founder Jeff Bezos goes beyond tweets.

May 18, 2018

US Dashes Hopes for Quick NAFTA Deal Amid ‘Gaping’ Differences

President Donald Trump’s chief NAFTA negotiator said the United States, Canada and Mexico are “nowhere near close to a deal” to update the region’s 24-year-old free-trade pact as U.S. lawmakers warn that time is almost up to reach a agreement that can pass the current Congress.

May 18, 2018

American Roadtrippers to Face $3 a Gallon Gas This Summer

U.S. drivers might be feeling flush after getting tax cuts amid a growing economy as they embark on the summer driving season, but road trips will cost more this year.

May 17, 2018

Industry Leaders Lament Infrastructure Delays at Roundtable

WASHINGTON — If the prevailing wisdom seems to be in favor of getting on with repairing old and building new U.S. infrastructure, why does the nation seem to be in a state of inertia in getting the job done?

May 17, 2018

Municipalities Tasked With Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, FEMA Says

WASHINGTON — Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long said although the agency takes into account rising seas when preparing for disasters, advancing resilient infrastructure projects begins at municipalities.

May 17, 2018