OMAHA, Neb. — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reiterated his concerns about railroad safety and scolded the industry for not doing more to improve.
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Biden Eyes Chinese Shipbuilding Subsidies as Tensions Simmer
President Joe Biden pledged to look into a petition from a group of unions asking his administration to review China’s subsidies for shipbuilders.
March 13, 2024Global Fuel Prices Are Surging With Supply Risks Ahead
Disruptions on the world’s major trade routes, refinery closures and resurgent demand are pushing up global fuel prices in the run-up to a U.S. presidential election.
March 12, 2024Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan
The Biden administration is rolling out its plan for deploying electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure on the nation’s freight corridors.
March 12, 2024San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat
The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.
March 12, 2024Biden Praises Local Leaders, Touts Record at NLC Gathering
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at an event hosted by the National League of Cities, praised local officials for advancing important projects for their communities.
March 12, 2024IIHS Faults Automated Driving Systems on Driver Attention
DETROIT — Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, according to an insurance industry study.
March 12, 2024Inflation Rises 0.4% in February
WASHINGTON — Consumer prices picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.
March 12, 2024Diesel Price Dips 1.8¢ in Third Straight Decline
The national average diesel price barely hung above $4 a gallon after dropping 1.8 cents to settle at $4.004, according to Energy Information Administration data released March 11.
March 11, 2024China Cancels Another Shipment of US Wheat
China canceled another batch of U.S. wheat export shipments, adding to an already record number of cancellations that have weighed on Chicago futures.
March 11, 2024