President Donald Trump’s orders since he took office have set goals for agencies to cut regulations where possible. DOT is asking for input from truckers, trade organizations and small businesses.
April 7, 2025Donald Trump Transportation News Updates
DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations
Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.
April 7, 2025Trump Digs In His Heels on Tariffs
President Donald Trump remained defiant on April 7 as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week.
April 7, 2025Carmakers Stop Plants, Ponder Prices as Trump’s Tariffs Hit
Just hours after taking effect, President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars were already reverberating around the globe.
April 4, 2025Sweeping Trump Tariffs Draw Dismay Around the Globe
Sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for talks from countries around the globe.
April 3, 2025Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat
A.P. Moller-Maersk purchased a railway linking ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, undermining the U.S.'s presence along a trade route where Donald Trump is trying to elbow out competitors.
April 3, 2025Trump Announces New Tariffs to Promote US Manufacturing
President Donald Trump rolled out a whole new set of tariffs April 2 in a move that experts warn could disrupt transportation and the supply chain.
April 2, 2025Federal Funding Cuts Set to Slow Spread of EV Chargers
President Donald Trump’s federal funding cuts are poised to slow down growth in the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the CEO.
April 2, 2025Ontario’s Ford Pushes Canada-US Trade Deal Without Mexico
Ontario’s premier Doug Ford reiterated his call for Canada to strike a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., cutting out Mexico.
April 2, 2025Risky ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Could Reshape Economy
After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set April 2 to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.
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