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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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Carney Taps Veteran Charette as Chief Trade Negotiator to US

Janice Charette will work with the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, on the joint review of the trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

February 17, 2026
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Mexico鈥檚 Fuel Smuggling Crackdown Hobbles Automakers

Ford has a plant in Chihuahua, GM and Stellantis operate five in Coahuila, Nissan has production in Aguascalientes while Guanajuato is home to complexes聽for GM, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Toyota and VW.聽

February 17, 2026
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Perspective: Restoring Integrity Is Key to Trucking鈥檚 Future

The trucking industry's path forward begins with restoring professionalism and integrity. Safety, reliability and trust in America鈥檚 supply chain depend on it, writes ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

February 17, 2026
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Paccar Targets 35% N. American Heavy-Duty Truck Market Share

Paccar is aiming for a 35% share of the North American heavy-duty truck market, set to be aided by tariffs and production plant flexibility, senior executives told analysts Feb. 10.

February 13, 2026
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Mexican Heavy-Duty Truck Output Little Changed by Tariffs

President Trump introduced 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts on Nov. 1 as he seeks to reorient trade flows, although the full details are yet to emerge.

February 13, 2026
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White House Weighs Narrowing Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

The rollback plans were reported earlier by the Financial Times. Aluminum and other metals fell following the report, while shares of U.S. steelmakers and aluminum producers sank.

February 13, 2026
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Bluetooth CDL Cheating Schemes Draw Federal Action

U.S. prosecutors are going after apparent test cheaters who use Bluetooth listening devices to hear answers given by fraudsters during CDL exams in exchange for money.

February 13, 2026
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DP World CEO Bin Sulayem Resigns Amid Epstein Files Fallout

DP World named Yuvraj Narayan as the new CEO and Essa Kazim as chairman, it said in a statement on Feb. 13.聽DP World has activities in 83 countries, including logistics sites in the U.S.

February 13, 2026
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Inflation Falls to 2.4% in January

The report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and rents soared after the pandemic, with consumer prices about 25% higher than they were five years ago.

February 13, 2026
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Reliance Gets US License to Directly Buy Venezuelan Crude

The move comes immediately on the heels of a trade deal with the U.S. that slashes punitive tariffs for Indian exports but demands that the country stop importing discounted Russian oil.

February 13, 2026

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