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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

Details Scarce on Nippon-US Steel Deal

President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on May 30 to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says China Violated Its Trade Agreement With US

President Donald Trump said he expected to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping after accusing China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business

Key Inflation Gauge Cools in April

A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Truce Has Kept China-US Trade Flowing Across the Pacific

The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the United States and China is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have slowed.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut

Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company鈥檚 chair said.

May 29, 2025
Government

House to Debate Transportation Funding Request for Fiscal '26

Subcommittee debate on the bill meant to fund operations at the Department of Transportation聽is scheduled for July 14 with full committee consideration slated for July 17.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Tariff Pause, For Now

A federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily continue collecting tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the federal trade court鈥檚 decision.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks

The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tennessee to Build $30 Million River Port Near Nashville

Tennessee has formed a venture with barge carrier Ingram Marine Group to build a multimodal inland river port on the Cumberland River near I-24 less than a half hour鈥檚 drive from Nashville.

May 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

May 29, 2025