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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 Sets Stage for New Tariffs After Supreme Court Loss

Among the issues that will be investigated are taxes on digital services and alleged currency manipulation, according to the New York Times, which first reported the plans.

March 11, 2026
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IEA Agrees to Record Release of Emergency Oil Reserves

The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members鈥 emergency reserves in an effort to calm surging oil prices.

March 11, 2026
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Inflation Held Steady in February; Then Iran War Started

The data has been overtaken by a conflict that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Gas prices have聽jumped sharply聽and are expected to fuel higher costs broadly.聽

March 11, 2026
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Trump Says US to Get New Oil Refinery With Reliance Backing

The announcement came as the White House sought to quell concerns about rising energy prices due to the war in Iran.聽Trump is weighing several possible options to lower the cost of oil and gasoline.

March 11, 2026
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Cosco Halts Panama Port Operations as Tensions Rise

Beijing聽warned聽of a 鈥渉eavy price鈥 for the Central American country鈥檚 forced takeover of the facility from Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison.聽

March 11, 2026
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Iran Targets Oil Facilities as Global Energy Concerns Grow

Iran has effectively stopped cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz聽through which about a fifth of all oil is shipped. It has also聽targeted oil fields and refineries聽in Gulf Arab nations.

March 11, 2026
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ATA Backs Expansion of Pell Aid to Short鈥慣erm Job Courses

Under the rule, eligible students could use Pell Grants for courses lasting eight to 15 weeks 鈥 a change sought by ATA, which pointed to CDL training and diesel technician instruction.

March 10, 2026
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ATA鈥檚 Women In Motion Urges Federal Push on Truck Parking

With federal highway programs expiring Sept. 30, ATA's Women In Motion Council is pressing lawmakers to prioritize truck parking in the next surface transportation reauthorization.

March 10, 2026
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Fuel Price Surge Tests Trump's Willingness for Long Iran War

President Donald Trump鈥檚 efforts to stabilize prices at the pump underscore the unique role oil and gasoline play in the economy 鈥 and American voters鈥 perceptions of it.聽

March 10, 2026
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US Oil Forecast for 2027 Rises After Middle East Disruptions

The U.S. raised its forecast for domestic oil production next year after the recent surge in prices due to supply disruptions from key Middle East countries.

March 10, 2026

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