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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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Retail Sales Fall 0.9% in May as Americans Turn Cautious

Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back after a sharp increase in spending in March to get ahead of President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports.

June 17, 2025
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Carney Says Canada, US Targeting Trade Deal Within 30 Days

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the U.S. are aiming to strike a trade deal within a month, a goal set during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the Group of Seven summit.

June 17, 2025
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UK's Starmer, Trump Agree to Implement Tariff-Cutting Deal

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed June 16 to implement a trade deal announced last month, with one notable exception.

June 16, 2025
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DAT, OTR Legal Dispute Heads to June 17 Emergency Hearing

OTR alleges DAT鈥檚 acquisition of Seattle-based Outgo and subsequent actions breach binding agreements between the erstwhile partners and are causing harm to OTR鈥檚 business.

June 16, 2025
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Perspective: Mission Impossible for New CSA Changes?

Using Compliance Safety Accountability Safety Measurement System聽scores alone to predict an individual fleet鈥檚 propensity to be involved in a crash might be "Mission Impossible."

June 16, 2025
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Air Taxi Firm Archer Sees More Defense Demand in Short Term

Electric aircraft maker Archer Aviation expects its defense-related sales to outstrip commercial air taxis in the short term.

June 16, 2025
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G7 Summit Opens in Canada With a Focus on Trade

As the G7 summit begins in Canada, the U.S. has hit several nations with tariffs, there is little progress in settling wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and a new conflict involves Israel and Iran.

June 16, 2025
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Truck Parts Distributor Transaxle to Shut Down

Truck parts distributor Transaxle with facilities in 11 states is closing after an unsuccessful attempt to sell the company.

June 16, 2025
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Oil Shippers Pause Offers of Vessels to Middle East

Some oil tanker owners and managers have paused offering their vessels for Middle Eastern routes since June 13 as they assess the risks from Israel鈥檚 conflict with Iran.

June 16, 2025
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Nippon Wins Conditional Approval to Buy US Steel

Nippon Steel won conditional U.S. approval for its $14.1 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, capping a lengthy saga in a tie-up that will create one of the world鈥檚 largest steel companies.

June 16, 2025

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