The European Union鈥檚 executive branch on Feb. 14 vowed to 鈥渢ake firm and immediate action鈥 against U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum.
February 14, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Trump Says Tariffs Are Saving US Steel
When asked what chief executive officers think about his recently announced steel and aluminum tariffs, Trump said they鈥檙e 鈥渋n love with them.鈥澛燯.S. Steel is 鈥渢hrough the roof,鈥 he said.
February 13, 2025Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Federal Regulations
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to reduce regulations. The action could affect truck safety initiatives.
February 13, 2025Deere Warns Tariffs Could Disrupt Farm Recovery
World farm machinery leader John Deere said the agriculture economy is finally showing signs of turning around, although looming tariffs could upend the nascent recovery.
February 13, 2025UAE Aluminum Producer EGA Targets Deals in US Amid Tariffs
Emirates Global Aluminium is planning additional acquisitions of U.S. assets after an initial deal last year as tariffs on metal imports into the country raise prices in that market.
February 13, 2025鈥楢rmored Teslas鈥 Vanish From Government Procurement List
The State Department鈥檚 procurement forecast removed the mention of Elon Musk鈥檚 Tesla聽 in relation to a planned $400 million armored EV purchase after reports emerged about it on Feb. 12.
February 13, 2025Wholesale Prices Rose 0.4% in January, Hotter Than Expected
U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month at a time when progress against inflation appears to have stalled, undercutting expectations for lower interest rates.
February 13, 2025Trump Signs Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs on Trade Partners
President聽Donald Trump聽on Feb. 13 rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering broader confrontation.
February 13, 2025House T&I Explores Road Safety Improvements
Congressional Republicans on the House transportation committee tasked with finalizing a highway policy bill are pressing for safety improvements across mobility corridors.
February 12, 2025Bank of Canada Lowers Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow
Bank of Canada officials acknowledged that the economic uncertainty created by a potential trade battle supported their decision to cut interest rates last month.
February 12, 2025Trending
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe to Transport Topics
