President Donald Trump said he would look to reinstate weaker emissions standards for cars and light trucks, casting former President Joe Biden's pollution curbs as onerous for automakers.
April 1, 2025Donald Trump Transportation News Updates
Transport Topics provides the latest news and insights into Trump-related logistics news. Whether you're tracking emerging opportunities or monitoring changes in regulations or tariffs, our updates ensure you remain ahead in the industry.
Japan to Push for US Auto Tariffs Exemption
Japan鈥檚 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said April 1 his government is making last-ditch efforts to get President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs.
April 1, 2025Reciprocal Tariffs Will Overturn Decades of Trade Policy
The 鈥渞eciprocal鈥欌 tariffs that President Donald Trump is set to announce April 2 are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America鈥檚 allies and adversaries alike.
April 1, 2025Carmakers Race to Persuade Trump to Temper Tariffs
Automakers are attempting to sway the Trump administration on tariffs, contending that levies on the thousands of parts they source abroad could have catastrophic effects on the industry.
April 1, 2025Trump to Unveil 鈥楥ountry-Based鈥 Tariffs April 2
President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on April 2 during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokesperson said.
March 31, 2025Perspective: The Split Personalities of Musk and Tesla
The publicly espoused viewpoints of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his own company regarding electric vehicles appear to be at odds.
March 31, 2025Trump, Carney Talk, Plan Meeting After Canada鈥檚 Election
President Donald Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two would meet after Canada鈥檚 election, amid an intensifying tariff war between the allies.
March 28, 2025Economist: Tariffs Risk 鈥業rreparable Damage鈥 to US Carmakers
Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.
March 28, 2025Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Receives Full Pardon From Trump
鈥淭his pardon is not just about me 鈥 it鈥檚 about every American who has been railroaded by the government, and unfortunately, that鈥檚 a lot of people,鈥 Milton said in a press release.
March 28, 2025Walmart Invests $6 Billion in Mexico Even as Economy Slows
Walmart de Mexico SAB (Walmex), the local unit of the U.S. retail giant, plans to invest $6 billion this year in its Mexico operations to add more locations and robotic logistics hubs.
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