President Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff level on Japan, citing what he said was the country鈥檚 unwillingness to accept rice exports from the U.S.
June 30, 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.
EU to Accept Trump鈥檚 Universal Tariff, Seeks Key Exemptions
The EU聽 is willing to accept a trade arrangement with the U.S. that includes a 10% universal tariff on many of the bloc鈥檚 exports, but wants the U.S. to commit to lower rates on key sectors.
June 30, 2025UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure
The U.K. is planning to keep its digital services tax, after Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped Canada鈥檚 levy to restart trade talks with President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration.
June 30, 2025Trump Deals Poised to Fall Short of Sweeping Trade Reforms
With just 10 days to go until U.S. country-specific tariffs are set to resume, the White House appears poised to fall short of the sweeping global trade reforms it promised to achieve.
June 30, 2025Lower UK-US Car Tariffs Take Effect
U.K. car manufacturers can export to the U.S. under a 10% tariff starting June 30, a reduction from the 25% rate imposed by President Donald Trump on other countries.
June 30, 2025Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms.
June 30, 2025Trump Says He Won鈥檛 Extend Pause on Tariffs Beyond July 9
President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9, when the negotiating period he set would expire.
June 30, 2025Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax
President Donald Trump said he was ending all discussions with Canada after claiming the country moved to implement a digital services tax, and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate.
June 27, 2025Spear: After Emissions Wins, Trucking Can Focus Elsewhere
Policy wins on commercial vehicle emissions have allowed industry leaders to shift their attention to other pressing issues, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.
June 27, 2025Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules
鈥淭ruckers keep America running,鈥 the DOT secretary said. 鈥淲hile the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."
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