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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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat, Cites ‘Framework’ Deal

President Trump said he would not impose tariffs on goods from European nations opposing his effort to take possession of Greenland, citing a “framework" of a deal he has reached for the island.

January 21, 2026
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Ontario’s Leader Pushes Auto Sector to Reject China EV Deal

Ontario Premier Doug Ford doubled down on opposition to Canada’s trade truce with China, warning that opening the door to Chinese EVs risks gutting the Canadian sector.

January 21, 2026
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Canada’s Pipeline Problem Returns as Oil Sands Output Surges

The increase in rationing threatens to widen the discount for Canadian oil at a time when crude prices are already falling amid a glut of supplies.

January 21, 2026
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Winter Storm to Sweep Across US This Week

A massive winter storm will sweep across a huge swath of the U.S. starting Jan. 23, freezing Texas before roaring up the East Coast, where New York City is seeing a strong chance of heavy snow.

January 21, 2026
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EU Freezes US Trade Deal Approval Over Greenland Threats

The Parliament’s trade committee postponed the vote indefinitely on Jan. 21, casting doubt on whether the pact will ever get across the finish line. 

January 21, 2026
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US-Swiss Talks on Final Trade Deal to Start in February

The goal is to finalize a preliminary agreement that cuts U.S. levies on Swiss goods to 15% from 39%, which was the highest level among advanced economies.

January 21, 2026
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Macron Urges EU to Consider Trade 'Bazooka' Over Tariffs

Rattled by President Trump's aggression toward Greenland, the EU is readying countermeasures against the U.S., including the  “trade bazooka" touted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

January 21, 2026
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US Seizes Seventh Sanctioned Oil Tanker Tied to Venezuela

U.S. military forces seized a seventh tanker near Venezuela on Jan. 20 as the Trump administration continues to pressure the South American country to halt its use of sanctioned ships.

January 21, 2026
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US to Expand Venezuela Oil Access for Traders, Refiners

The U.S. government plans to allow more trading companies beyond Vitol Group and Trafigura Group to purchase Venezuelan crude, a Trump administration official said.

January 20, 2026
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Trump's Greenland Threats Spark Outrage and Defiance From EU

Trump's threats have sparked outrage and a flurry of diplomatic activity across Europe, as leaders consider retaliatory tariffs and the first-ever use of the EU’s anti-coercion instrument.

January 20, 2026

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