Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

Port of L.A. Prepares for Downturn in Trade Activity

Imports at the busiest U.S. port should start declining as soon as May and are set to fall sharply in the second half of the year as punitive tariffs start to weigh on demand for foreign goods.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business

China Raises Tariffs on American Goods From 84% to 125%

China announced April 11 that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%, the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world鈥檚 two largest economies that has rattled markets.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Texas Is Becoming the Epicenter of US Battery Expansion

The Lone Star State may be the heart of America鈥檚 oil and gas map, but it鈥檚 quickly becoming the biggest installer of a technology key for renewables development: battery storage.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

US Steel Falls After Trump Rejects Nippon Deal Again

U.S. Steel shares dropped after President Donald Trump on consecutive days reiterated his long-held position that he doesn鈥檛 want to see the steelmaker owned by a Japanese company.

April 10, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GSA Nixes 32 Federal EV Charging Projects Worth $23 Million

GSA has now issued a memo to tenants in federal facilities under its authority that outlines how they must justify what is necessary to retain EV charging infrastructure.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

US Nets $8.66 Billion in Tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada

The U.S. government鈥檚 use of tariffs to address what are viewed as unfair trade practices and the overseas drug trade has been a hallmark of President Donald Trump鈥檚 second administration.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business

Trump China Tariffs Now at Least 145% as Trade War Ramps Up

President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs on Chinese imports are now at least 145%, far above the level many economists said could decimate U.S.-China trade.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business

Congress Adopts Trump Tax, Budget Blueprint

President Donald Trump鈥檚 tax and budget agenda is one step closer toward realization after the House of Representatives agreed on a partisan legislative blueprint.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business

EU Pauses Tariff Retaliation for 90 Days to Match Trump Move

The EU鈥檚 executive commission said April 10 it will put trade retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump鈥檚 pause on his new tariffs and leave room for negotiation.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Orders Musk鈥檚 DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding

President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China鈥檚 maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.

April 10, 2025