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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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White House Details Trump鈥檚 New Truck Tariffs

Truck imports that qualify for relief under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement will be exempt from the charges, but not buses, according to the fact sheet.

October 18, 2025
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US, China Plan New Trade Talks in Malaysia

Earlier this year, the two agreed to a truce in which Washington paused tariffs on Chinese goods while Beijing pledged to resume the flow of rare-earth magnets. That expires in November.

October 17, 2025
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Canada鈥檚 Labor Market Gains Mask Deeper Weakness

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said he sees the Canadian labor market as 鈥渟oft鈥 despite recent聽data聽that showed the country added 60,400 jobs in September.

October 17, 2025
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US Blocks Global Carbon Tax on Ships for Now

Countries at an聽IMO gathering in London voted to push back for a year a decision on whether to make ships start paying for the more than 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases they emit each year.聽

October 17, 2025
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J.B. Hunt Execs Optimistic Capacity Balloon Is Deflating

鈥淭he reason you鈥檝e seen spot rates up in the last couple of weeks 鈥 it鈥檚 been because of the enforcement activity,鈥 said J.B. Hunt Chief Operating Officer Nick Hobbs.

October 17, 2025
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US to Ease Tariffs on Auto Industry

The Commerce Department is slated to announce a five-year extension for an arrangement that allows automakers to reduce what they pay in tariffs on imported car parts.

October 17, 2025
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Volvo Projects Weakness in North American Truck Market

The manufacturer on Oct. 17 projected declining North American truck registrations for 2026, with CEO Martin Lundstedt citing rising uncertainty tied to President Trump鈥檚 planned duties.

October 17, 2025
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Carney Links Stellantis Factory Future to USMCA Outcome

Stellantis declined to comment on conversations with the government. It has confirmed it鈥檚 adding a third shift at an Ontario facility and described Canada as 鈥渧ery important鈥 to its plans.

October 16, 2025
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US Deficit Dips to $1.78 Trillion as Tariff Revenue Soars

The deficit for the fiscal year was $1.78 trillion, down from $1.82 trillion in 2024, a drop of 2%, according to figures released by the Treasury Department Oct. 16.

October 16, 2025
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States Targeted by DOT Respond to Non-Domiciled CDL Freeze

An FMCSA audit recently found compliance issues in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Washington. South Dakota was first to acknowledge them.

October 16, 2025

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