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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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Efforts to Expand Ethanol Market Suffer Legislative Setback

Lawmakers had been working to pass a measure allowing year-round sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline. But the amendment was scrapped Jan. 22, in a blow to ethanol producers and large refineries.

January 23, 2026
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FDIC Approves GM, Ford Industrial Banks for Vehicle Accounts

Industrial banks allow the companies to accept deposits insured by FDIC into savings accounts, which then can generate earnings and greater savings opportunities for consumers.

January 23, 2026
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EU to Suspend Planned Countertariffs on $109B of US Goods

The EU will suspend the retaliatory tariffs for another six months after President Donald Trump backed down from his threat to impose levies on some countries that opposed his push to annex Greenland. 聽

January 23, 2026
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Ford鈥檚 Top Lobbyist to Depart Company Amid US Policy Turmoil

Christopher Smith, who has led Ford鈥檚 global efforts on legislation, regulation and government policies worldwide since 2022, is expected to depart the automaker, Bloomberg reports.

January 23, 2026
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Much of Nation Braces for Massive Winter Storm

The storm is expected to bring a crippling ice storm from Texas through parts of the South, potentially a foot of snow from Oklahoma through Washington, New York and Boston, and a punch of bitter cold.

January 23, 2026
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Republican-Led House Passes 2026 Funding, Reverses Trump Cuts

The Republican-controlled House overwhelmingly passed annual funding measures Jan. 22, reversing some of Donald Trump鈥檚 most controversial federal spending cuts.

January 22, 2026
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Lutnick Slams Canada鈥檚 China Tilt, Eyes 2026 USMCA Talks

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed as 鈥減olitical noise鈥 the moves in recent days by Canada鈥檚 Prime Minister Mark Carney to strengthen trade relations with China.

January 22, 2026
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US Nixing Almost $30 Billion in Biden-Era Energy Loans

The Trump administration is canceling almost $30 billion of financing from the Energy Department鈥檚 green bank after reviewing transactions approved under former President Joe Biden.

January 22, 2026
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EU Set to Unfreeze Trade Deal With US, Vote on Ratification

European Union lawmakers are expected to vote on ratifying the bloc鈥檚 trade deal with the U.S., restarting the process after President Donald Trump walked back his latest threat.

January 22, 2026
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California Adopts Law Enforcing ELP Mandate

California adopted updated regulations for the California Highway Patrol to follow, including a language-proficiency mandate that aligns with a USDOT standard that was revived last year.

January 22, 2026

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