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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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Trump Says US and China Will Resume Trade Talks

President Donald Trump said his conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping had a 鈥渧ery positive conclusion鈥 on June 5, announcing that the two countries will hold trade talks.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April by the most on record on the largest-ever plunge in imports, illustrating an abrupt end to the massive front-loading of goods by some companies.

June 5, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Speaks With Xi Amid Stalled Tariff Talks

President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have spoken amid stalled negotiations between both countries over tariffs that have roiled global trade.

June 5, 2025
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Mercedes, BMW, Others Step Up Response to China Export Curbs

Automakers in the U.S. and Europe raised concerns about China鈥檚 export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing鈥檚 move threatens to disrupt global car production.

June 4, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Gets Tentative Win From CBO Tax and Tariff Estimates

The CBO handed Republicans a major political talking point, with projections showing the possibility for tariffs to bring in more federal revenue than would be lost by Trump's tax cut plan.

June 4, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada Prime Minister Carney Holds Back on Tariff Retaliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the U.S. are in 鈥渋ntensive鈥 talks about the countries鈥 relationship, explaining his decision not to respond yet to doubled steel and aluminum tariffs.

June 4, 2025
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Fleet Margins Set to Shrink Again in 2025, CSCMP Finds

Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration, and the consequent aversion to risk, are a major reason why there is no clear trajectory for recovery, the study鈥檚 authors warned.

June 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck Financial Services Selects North Carolina HQ

The financial lender for Daimler Truck North America will establish its headquarters in North Carolina with a $7.8 million investment that will add 276 jobs in Charlotte.

June 4, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Mexico Will Ask US Government for Steel Tariff Exemption

Mexico will ask President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration on June 6 to be exempted from an increase in steel tariffs to 50%, the country鈥檚 economy minister said.

June 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Panel Advances Moving Industry Freight Fraud Bill

Bipartisan legislation seeking to enhance consumer protections in the moving industry was recently approved by a Senate committee.

June 4, 2025