Employers added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April, with transportation and warehousing adding 29,000 in a sign that companies may have been stocking up on imports before tariffs.
May 2, 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.
Employers Added a Surprising 177,000 Jobs in April
Port Leaders Warn Tariffs to Bring 鈥楻adical Uncertainty鈥
Leaders of West Coast ports warned that a sharp drop in ship traffic tied to President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs on Chinese goods will threaten jobs, raise prices and ripple through the economy.
May 2, 2025Farm Machinery鈥檚 Slump Lingers as Tariffs Add Risks
Farmers are still delaying equipment purchases a President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs cloud demand for crops and risk further extending a yearslong slump in the sector.
May 1, 2025Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms
Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.
May 1, 2025House Votes to Overturn California Ban on Gasoline Cars
The U.S. House voted 246-164 to roll back an EPA authorization issued under former President Joe Biden, which let California ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
May 1, 2025Trade War Leads CPKC Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance
Canadian Pacific Kansas City cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration鈥檚 tariff and trade policy.
May 1, 2025General Motors Trims 2025 Guidance
General Motors is lowering its profit expectations for the year as the carmaker braces for a potential impact from auto tariffs as high as $5 billion in 2025.
May 1, 2025Tesla Chair Denies Reported CEO Search and Backs Elon Musk
Tesla's chair denied a report that said board members started a search for a CEO to succeed Elon Musk, saying directors are 鈥渉ighly confident鈥 in his abilities.
May 1, 2025Aurora Debuts First Driverless Trucking Service in US
Aurora Innovation has launched the nation鈥檚 first commercial driverless freight service, sending autonomous 18-wheelers between Dallas and Houston without a human behind the wheel.
May 1, 2025EU to Present Trade Proposals to US Negotiators Next Week
The European Union is planning to share a paper with the U.S. next week that will set out a package of proposals to kick-start trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
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