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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 Administration Softens Expectations for a US-China Trade Deal This Week

The Trump administration sought to temper expectations for a swift breakthrough on trade issues with China as a delegation of senior U.S. officials prepares to visit Beijing this week.

May 1, 2018
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Autonomous Cars鈥 Shortcomings Revealed in California DMV Reports

A demand from the California DMV of eight companies testing self-driving cars has highlighted a number of areas where the technology falls short of being safe to operate with no human backup.

May 1, 2018
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California Challenges EPA Over Auto Emissions Rollback

California isn鈥檛 rolling over as the Trump administration moves to toss Obama-era vehicle emission standards.

May 1, 2018
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross: NAFTA Talks Could Extend Past May

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said talks to revamp NAFTA could drag on for months, even as negotiators step up the pace of discussions to reach an agreement as soon as this month.

May 1, 2018
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US Factory Managers Concerned About Effects of Trump鈥檚 Tariffs

Very concerning. Two products eliminated. Commodity prices rising. Business planning 鈥渋s at a standstill.鈥 That鈥檚 what a few American manufacturers said they鈥檙e facing as the Trump administration weighs tariffs on imported metals and Chinese products, creating uncertainty for companies that by most other accounts are going gangbusters.

May 1, 2018
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California Court Ruling Targets Independent Contractor Classification

In a ruling that could change the workplace status of people across the state, the California Supreme Court made it harder April 30 for employers to classify their workers as independent contractors.

May 1, 2018
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Danish Freight Forwarder DSV Assesses Trump鈥檚 Tariff Threats

One of Europe鈥檚 biggest trucking companies is trying to figure out how its business will be affected by a potential tariff war between the United States and the European Union.

May 1, 2018
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US Economy Hits Milestone as Fed Tries to Keep Growth Rolling

With the calendar鈥檚 turn from April to May, the U.S. economic expansion has become the nation鈥檚 second-longest on record.

May 1, 2018
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Get Ready for the Most Expensive Driving Season in Years

Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer. Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and expected to climb higher, pushing up gasoline prices along the way.

April 30, 2018
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Opinion: New Lease Accounting Rules May Hit Smaller, Private Carriers Hardest

Updated lease accounting rules that take effect in December promise to keep finance and accounting executives busy this year.

April 30, 2018

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