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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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Canada Post Union Strikes Over Moves to End Household Mail

Four million Canadians will see their service switch from door-to-door delivery to a community mailbox model, and some post offices will be closed for good.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck, Traton Slide Over Trump鈥檚 Truck Tariffs

Both Daimler and Traton operate assembly sites in Mexico that may be affected by the levies.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
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Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Prime Subscriptions Case

Amazon will pay $1 billion in civil penalties and will refund $1.5 billion to customers to resolve allegations that it misled millions into signing up for Prime and then made it hard to cancel.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US to Scrutinize Farm Input Suppliers on Surge in Costs

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. will investigate suppliers of crop inputs like seeds and fertilizers for potential antitrust violations, sending share prices plunging.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Tesla Urges US to Keep Emissions Rules Meant to Boost EVs

Tesla urged U.S. environmental regulators to maintain ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that were put in place to push the industry to sell electric vehicles in larger numbers.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Gridlocked With Shutdown Deadline Days Away

Senior senators continue to negotiate terms of fiscal 2026 funding legislation on the heels of a House-passed short-term measure that would keep agencies operating through mid-November.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for Farmers

Export markets for crops have dried up in the wake of the president鈥檚 trade wars and federal safety-net programs have shrunk.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Arkansas Farmers, Truckers Boosted by $5.5B Taiwan Crop Pact

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders called Taiwan鈥檚 planned purchases 鈥済reat news for Arkansas and especially our row crop farmers, who need all the assistance they can get right now.鈥

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump鈥檚 Steel Tariffs Trigger Counterstrikes From Neighbors

Mexico, Brazil and Canada are each seeking to negotiate with the Trump administration to reduce the tariffs, but they鈥檙e also focused on blocking the rising tide of cheap Chinese supply.

September 25, 2025

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