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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Switzerland鈥檚 President Rushes to Washington to Avert Tariffs

Trump last week announced聽that exports of Swiss goods to the U.S. will face a 39% tariff starting Aug. 7.

August 5, 2025
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Shipbuilder Sued Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine, the owners of the Dali, filed the lawsuit last week against Hyundai Heavy Industries in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

August 5, 2025
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Trade Gap Narrows to Tightest Since 2023 on Drop in Imports

The goods and services trade gap shrank 16% from the prior month to $60.2 billion, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 5.

August 5, 2025
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Caterpillar Misses Profit Estimates as Tariffs Push Up Costs

Caterpillar 鈥 seen as a bellwether of the health of the global economy 鈥 saw total sales slip in both construction and resource industries.

August 5, 2025
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Copper Gains After Trump Spares Refined Metal From Tariff

Copper rose as traders digested President Donald Trump鈥檚 decision to spare the most traded form of the metal from his 50% tariff, while a mine accident in Chile raised supply concerns.聽

August 4, 2025
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Bulk Container Manufacturer to Invest $31 Million in Missouri

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe welcomed a $31 million expansion by a unit of Sch眉tz Container Systems in an investment targeting Midwest customers by the maker of intermediate bulk containers.

August 4, 2025
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Senate Confirms FTA Leader Marc Molinaro

The newly confirmed administrator will play a central role in implementing Secretary Sean Duffy鈥檚 vision for the Department of Transportation.

August 4, 2025
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US Crop Futures Hover Near Seasonal Lows

Corn is holding above the key psychological threshold of $4 a bushel with America鈥檚 most widely grown crop on track for a record harvest. Meanwhile, soybeans have drifted below $10 a bushel.

August 4, 2025
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Trump Says US to Hike India鈥檚 Tariffs Over Russian Oil Buys

Trump last week announced a 25% rate on Indian exports. He also threatened more duties if India continued to buy oil from Russia.

August 4, 2025
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BMW Strikes Back at Tesla With Longer-Range EVs

The聽 iX3 SUV will be the first of 40 new or updated models.聽鈥淲e鈥檙e 109 years old, and it鈥檚 by far the biggest single investment into one architecture we鈥檝e ever done,鈥 CEO Oliver Zipse said.

August 4, 2025