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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.

GovernmentBusiness

EU Lawmakers Seek Tweaks to US Trade Deal

Members of the European Parliament are pushing to insert a sunset clause that would limit the duration of tariff cuts on American industrial goods, and to adjust duties on specific products.

September 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

FTC Investigates Amazon, Google Over Advertising Practices

The investigations focus on whether the companies properly disclosed the terms and pricing for ads, Bloomberg reports.

September 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Montreal Port Project Sees Cost Rise to $1.7 Billion

The cost of a new Port of Montreal terminal that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says is in the national interest has soared to about $1.7 billion, according to a Cabinet minister.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Sheinbaum Aims to Calm China Tensions After Tariff Backlash

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defended her push to slap new tariffs on Chinese imports, insisting she doesn't seek conflict with China but wants to protect domestic industry.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Tariff Revenue Rises but Deficit Soars to Third-Biggest Ever

Customs duties hit $30 billion last month, marking a 296% surge over August last year, the Treasury Department reported. At the same time, the monthly budget deficit came in at $345 billion.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Announces Plans to Launch Fatal Large Truck Crash Study

Advancing a program that stretches back more than 20 years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced plans for a sweeping study of fatal heavy truck crashes.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Touts Lawsuit Abuse Legislation

The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act is designed to mitigate the impact of lawsuits deemed frivolous as well as shield employers from defending against inordinate claims.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Hyundai Says Battery Plant Delayed After Immigration Raid

Hyundai CEO Jos茅 Mu帽oz said in an interview Sept. 11 that the work was being set back by two to three months.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC Still Sees Tight Oil Market Despite Supply Increases

OPEC and its partners will need to provide an average of 43.45 million barrels a day in the second half of this year, considerably more than the 42.4 million they pumped in August.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Worsened in August as Cost of Gas, Food Jumped

The reading is the last data the Federal Reserve will receive before its key meeting next week, when policymakers are widely expected to cut their short-term rate to about 4.1% from 4.3%.

September 11, 2025