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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

US-China Trade Tensions Flare Again as Talks Stall

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a statement June 2 rebuking the U.S. president鈥檚 claim that Beijing breached the consensus reached in Geneva in May.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump to Roll Back Biden-Era Alaska Oil Drilling Limits

The measure would open new opportunities for oil and gas development in the mammoth National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, an Indiana-sized parcel in the northwest of the state.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Carney Fights Trump Tariffs With Domestic Trade Push

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing to offset the economic pain caused by U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs by compelling Canadian provinces to liberalize trade with one another.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Steel and Aluminum Prices Jump on Trump Tariff Move

Futures tracking the prices U.S. manufacturers pay for aluminum and steel surged after President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on the metals this week.

June 2, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Tells US Steelworkers He鈥檚 Going to Double Tariffs

President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania steelworkers he鈥檚 doubling the tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50% to protect their industry.

May 31, 2025
Government, Business

Northern US Mayors Call for End to Trade War With Canada

Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
Government

DOT Pauses Planned Workforce Cuts Due to Litigation

The Department of Transportation said it鈥檚 pausing cuts to its workforce while it waits for resolution in pending legal battles over efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, TCA

Volkswagen to Offer Investments to US to Ward off Tariffs

Volkswagen is offering to make large-scale investments in the United States to ward off high tariffs on its imported vehicles, according to chief executive Oliver Blume.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Packaging

Snack food maker Mondelez is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi鈥檚 store-brand cookies and crackers 鈥渂latantly copies鈥 Mondelez products such as Oreos.

May 30, 2025