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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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Supreme Court Again Doesn鈥檛 Rule on Tariffs

The court is preparing to begin a four-week recess, and under its usual procedures for releasing opinions, the next potential day for a tariff decision is Feb. 20. 聽

January 20, 2026
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Wall Street Slumps After Tariff Threats Over Greenland

President Donald Trump said he would charge a聽10% import tax on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland because they oppose his Greenland threats.

January 20, 2026
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China鈥檚 Soy Purchases Hit 12 Million Tons to Meet US Pledge

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Jan. 20 in an interview on Fox Business that Vice Premier He Lifeng confirmed to him that China has completed their soybean purchases.

January 20, 2026
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Trump Casts Doubt on Hassett as Next Fed Chair

President Trump said if Hassett were to leave the White House National Economic Council, it would deprive the administration of one of its most powerful messengers of the economy.

January 16, 2026
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Texas Cancels 6,400 CDLs for Immigrant Drivers

The Department of Transportation has threatened to withhold federal highway funds from any state that didn't work to scrub licenses with discrepancies.

January 16, 2026
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Supreme Court Sets Jan. 20 for Next Opinions

A ruling against Trump on tariffs would undercut the centerpiece of his economic agenda and deliver his biggest legal defeat since returning to the White House.

January 16, 2026
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Venezuela鈥檚 New Leader Favors Foreign Investment in Oil

Venezuela鈥檚 acting President聽Delcy Rodr铆guez聽used her first state of the union message Jan. 15 to advocate for opening the crucial state-run oil industry to more foreign investment.

January 16, 2026
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Tesla Pores Over 8,313 Potential FSD Traffic Violations

NHTSA granted Tesla a five-week extension to start addressing a defect investigation into its cars violating traffic laws while its Full Self-Driving system is engaged.

January 16, 2026
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Canada Agrees to Cut Tariffs on Chinese EVs

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Jan. 16.

January 16, 2026
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Trade Policy and Tariffs Fuel Nearshoring Momentum

Transportation companies such as C.H. Robinson and XPO have already added services and warehouse space to support customers in Mexico that are shipping or are planning to ship to the U.S.

January 16, 2026

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