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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 Threatens Cooking Oil Trade Ban With China

Cutting off cooking oil trade could have wide-ranging effects for the American heartland and in energy markets. Used cooking oil is a feedstock for biofuels such as renewable diesel.

October 15, 2025
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The CPI Might Lie 鈥 Blame the Shutdown

鈥淪tarting now, accuracy is getting worse,鈥 Omair Sharif, president of Inflation Insights, said in an Oct. 9 interview, just over a week into the shutdown.

October 14, 2025
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Trump, Milei Discuss Trade Deal at White House

The White House meeting came just days after the U.S. announced the $20 billion currency swap 鈥 meant to help shore up Argentina鈥檚 peso and calm financial markets in the South American nation.

October 14, 2025
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Greer Says China Trade Tensions Could Subside Soon

鈥淲e鈥檝e been pretty successful in finding a path forward with them in the past so we think we鈥檒l be able to work through it,鈥 Jamieson Greer said Oct. 14 in an interview with CNBC.

October 14, 2025
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Carolina Renewable Products to Build $280M S.C. Plant

The project aims to provide a new renewable diesel source for Southeast fleets and shippers, tying fuel production to the region鈥檚 forestry economy and adding 155 jobs.

October 14, 2025
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Kentucky 鈥 and Its Ford Plant 鈥 on Front Lines of Trade War

Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry."

October 14, 2025
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Trump Port Fees Start With Cosco Hit Hardest

Cosco Shipping, already expected to report weaker third-quarter earnings, could face an additional $1.5 billion to $2.1 billion in fees in 2026.

October 14, 2025
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China Stands Firm, Calls on US to Withdraw 100% Tariff Threat

Chinese trade data released Oct. 13 showed exports to the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, dropping 27% in September from the year before.

October 14, 2025
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First Brands CEO Patrick James Resigns After Bankruptcy

The work of untangling the company鈥檚 finances is left to Charles Moore, a restructuring expert hired last month during rushed negotiations between the company and its top creditors.

October 14, 2025
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GM to Take $1.6B Hit as Tax Incentives for EVs Are Slashed

GM warned that it may take additional hits as it adjusts production, with non-cash charges potentially impacting operations and cash flow in the future.

October 14, 2025