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GovernmentBusiness

Mexico Open to New Tariffs on China to Avoid Trump Duties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Mexico has proposed matching Washington’s tariffs on China and urged Canada to do the same.

February 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Pipeline Safety Agency’s Senior Leaders Exit Amid Trump Push

Several senior executives at a key government regulatory body responsible for overseeing safety of the pipeline system will depart in the next three months, according to a memo.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Senate Panels OK Bradbury for DOT, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

A Senate panel recently approved the nomination of Steven Bradbury to help lead the Department of Transportation as deputy secretary. The vote was 15-13 along party lines.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development

The state had previously OK’d the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Democrats Targeting Trump's Energy Emergency

President Donald Trump began dismantling Joe Biden's climate change and renewable energy policies on his first day, declaring a national energy emergency — an emergency Democrats say is a sham.

February 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Tariffs on China Might Hurt US Economy More Than Expected

New research suggests President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official U.S. trade data indicate.

February 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Sows Confusion Around Global Tariffs Timing, Scope

President Donald Trump on Feb. 26 gave a series of apparently contradictory answers about his plans to enact tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the European Union. 

February 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Directs Government to Consider Tariffs on Copper

President Donald Trump on Feb. 25 directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.

February 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

GSA to Shut Off EV Chargers at Federal Buildings

Federal buildings across the U.S. have been ordered to shut off electric vehicle chargers, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Donald Trump’s first months in office.

February 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump: Tariffs on Mexico, Canada ‘Going Forward’ Next Month

President Donald Trump said he expected tariffs planned to take effect on Canada and Mexico to go ahead next month following an initial delay.

February 24, 2025