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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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Economy Rebounds a Surprisingly Strong 3% in Q2

American gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded after falling at a 0.5% clip from January through March, the Commerce Department reported July 30.

July 30, 2025
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Kentucky Awards $5.7M to Boost Multimodal River Port Freight

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $5.7 million in state grants awarded to 15 public river port projects to increase multimodal freight handling.

July 29, 2025
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Trump Sets Tariff Rate for India at 25%

President Donald Trump suggested he would add an additional penalty over the country’s energy purchases from Russia.

July 29, 2025
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Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

“It is critical that we make significant investments to modernize our air traffic control systems and improve our airports, roads, railways, bridges and ports," Sen. Susan Collins said.

July 29, 2025
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China, US Agree to Extend Tariff Pauses After Stockholm Talks

China’s top trade official Li Chenggang said the two sides agreed to keep the tariffs at current levels — the U.S. taxing Chinese goods at 30% and China collecting 10% on U.S. products.

July 29, 2025
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Diesel Price Ticks Down 0.7¢ to $3.805 a Gallon

The national average diesel price inched down seven-tenths of a cent to $3.805, stopping a streak of three straight increases, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

July 29, 2025
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UPS Withholds Outlook on Market Upheaval After Mixed Quarter

UPS has struggled to get a handle on volatility in the market, underscoring the challenges for the courier’s effort to reconfigure its network and revitalize its business.

July 29, 2025
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FMCSA Abandons Speed Limiter Proposals for Heavy Trucks

Regulators never settled on a speed at which the limiters would be set. FMCSA and NHTSA had proposed and sought comment on a range of 60 to 68 mph.

July 29, 2025
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Trump Tariffs Could Boost Factory Costs 4.5%, Analysis Finds

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth analysis notes potential for wage stagnation and even layoffs and plant closures.

July 29, 2025
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Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Hit From US Tariffs This Year

Stellantis has forecast that U.S. tariffs would cost it $1.7 billion this year, as higher duties hit the Jeep maker’s already struggling North American business.

July 29, 2025

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