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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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US, Allies Target China With Critical Minerals Framework

The U.S., Japan and the EU are set to announce plans in the coming weeks to lay the foundation for a trade agreement in critical minerals, according to people familiar with the preparations.

March 12, 2026
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Port of Los Angeles Imports Rose 3% in February

Uncertainty is mounting across global supply chains due to President Donald Trump鈥檚 changing tariff policies and the conflict in the Middle East, port Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

March 12, 2026
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ATA Shines Spotlight on Staged Truck Accidents

Triple G Express President Randy Guillot is featured in the latest episode of the "Driven" documentary series for his efforts to fight back when criminals targeted his drivers.

March 12, 2026
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ATD Chairman Holmes Says Teamwork Is Key to FET Repeal

The federal excise tax landed on the statute books in 1917 and remains there, crimping sales of new trucks and inhibiting the industry鈥檚 ongoing push toward greater environmental progress.

March 12, 2026
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Mideast Shipping Crisis Widens With More Tankers Hit in Gulf

Prices of fuels like diesel and jet fuel are surging as refineries in the region reduce production or shut completely, while fuel makers elsewhere聽balk聽at high crude prices.

March 12, 2026
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US to Waive Jones Act in Bid to Tame Spiraling Fuel Prices

The century-old maritime law that requires American ships be used to transport goods between U.S. ports would get a 30-day exemption.

March 12, 2026
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Drivers Consider Going Electric as War Boosts Gas Prices

Experts say prolonged high gas prices may drive some EV interest and sales, especially if drivers assume their electricity prices won't be affected by the crises.

March 12, 2026
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US Eyes Hormuz Escorts by April as Trump Downplays Oil Spike

鈥淭he United States is the largest oil producer in the world, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,鈥 Trump posted on social media.

March 12, 2026
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US Trade Gap Narrowed in January by More Than Projected

The gap in goods and services trade shrank more than 25% from the prior month to $54.5 billion, Commerce Department data showed March 12.

March 12, 2026
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Oil Prices Jump Another 5%

Iran has escalated its attacks aimed at generating enough聽global economic pain聽to pressure the U.S. and Israel to end聽the war,聽targeting oil fields and refineries聽in a handful of Gulf Arab nations.

March 12, 2026

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