President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration is preparing a new emergency declaration as a basis for tariffs on Brazil, people familiar with the matter say.
July 25, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Trump: Not Focused on Talks With Canada; Tariffs Might Stay
President Donald Trump said trade talks with Canada are not a focus for his administration right now, and instead of negotiating a deal, he may decide to just leave import taxes in place.
July 25, 2025Infrastructure Update: House Panel Approves $200 Million for Truck Parking
Appropriations committee also allots $927 million for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration operations.
July 25, 2025EU鈥檚 Von der Leyen to Meet Trump in Bid to Clinch Trade Deal
The two sides have been zeroing in on an agreement that would see the EU face 15% tariffs on most of its trade.
July 25, 2025Trump Weighs Odds of Trade Deal With European Union
President Donald Trump put the odds of striking a trade deal with Europe to reduce the tariff rate on their imports at 50-50, even as diplomats from the trading bloc have expressed optimism.
July 25, 2025Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Could Start Rail Trend
Analysts have speculated that a Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern tie-up could leave the next-biggest companies in the industry 鈥 BNSF and CSX聽鈥 to at least consider their own combinations.
July 25, 2025Trump Presses Powell to Lower Interest Rates During Tour
The pair spoke to reporters while overseeing restoration work being done at the Fed's headquarters, with the president and the central bank leader almost immediately arguing over its cost.
July 24, 2025India 'Confident' It's Nearing Trade Agreement With the US
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal聽called U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer 鈥渧ery dear friends.鈥
July 24, 2025With House in Recess, Senate Tackles DOT Nominations
Leaders of the GOP-led Senate insist they intend to advance as early as this month fiscal 2026 funding bills.
July 24, 2025Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts: Safety & Compliance Strategies
Program Aired: July 24, 2 p.m. ET聽Learn how fleets can avoid catastrophic legal outcomes in today鈥檚 litigious environment. We鈥檒l explore key trends, proactive safety strategies, and share insights from Fleetworthy experts on building a legally defensible safety and compliance culture.聽
July 24, 2025Trending
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe to Transport Topics
