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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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475 Workers Detained in Hyundai Georgia Plant Raid

The raid focused on the battery plant construction site and agencies are investigating allegations of unlawful employment practices and other serious federal crimes.

September 5, 2025
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Tariff Red Tape Hits Small Businesses Hardest

Smaller firms in particular are struggling to cope with unprecedented requirements to trace paper trails for every widget and gadget, showing what鈥檚 in them and where they came from.

September 5, 2025
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Trump Signs Order Finalizing Japan Tariff Pact With 15% Rate

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Sept. 4 implementing his trade agreement with Japan, under which the U.S. will impose a maximum 15% tariff on most of its products.

September 4, 2025
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Canada, US Explore Small Trade Agreements

Canada is facing tariffs on its steel, aluminum, auto and lumber exports, but minister Dominic LeBlanc didn't say whether quota limits in those sectors are part of the negotiations.聽

September 4, 2025
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Chinese Firms Fuel Europe鈥檚 New Warehouse Boom

The world鈥檚 two largest economies have yet to reach a trade deal, and manufacturers in China have been seeking alternative markets for their goods as they brace for higher U.S. tariffs.

September 4, 2025
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Deadline for Fiscal 2026 Bills Closing In on Congress

Lawmakers returned from their August recess staring at a deadline to finalize fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government.

September 4, 2025
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Canada鈥檚 Exports Rise Despite Trump Tariffs

The country鈥檚 trade shortfall with the world was C$4.9 billion ($3.5 billion) in July, according to Statistics Canada data released Sept. 4.

September 4, 2025
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Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level Since June

Initial claims increased by 8,000 to 237,000 in the week ended Aug. 30. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 230,000 applications.

September 4, 2025
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Trade Gap Hits 4-Month High as Firms Rush to Beat Tariffs

The surge in imports was driven by industrial supplies, which rose to the highest level in four months amid a surge in inbound shipments of gold.

September 4, 2025
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Save Sweeping Import Tariffs

The appeal calls for putting the case on a highly expedited schedule with arguments in early November, according to filings reviewed by Bloomberg.

September 4, 2025