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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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Trump Pressures Canada to End Boycott of US Liquor

Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec,聽pulled聽U.S. wine and spirits from stores after President Donald Trump started a trade war last year.

January 13, 2026
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Maersk Makes Another Voyage Through Red Sea in Safety Test

The voyage marks another step toward normalization of global supply lines, after Yemen-based Houthis in 2023 began attacking vessels, forcing shipowners to sail south of Africa.

January 13, 2026
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Inflation Was Mostly Unchanged in December

Consumer prices rose 0.3% in December from the prior month, the Labor Department said Jan. 13, the same as in November. Excluding food and energy, core prices rose 0.2%.

January 13, 2026
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Trump to Visit Ford Factory in Detroit to Push Manufacturing

President聽Donald Trump聽will try to counter fears about聽a weakening job market聽and worries that聽still-rising prices聽are taking a toll on Americans' pocketbooks.

January 13, 2026
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Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran

President Trump posted on social media that the new duty would be 鈥渆ffective immediately,鈥 without providing further detail. The administration has yet to outline the scope.

January 12, 2026
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Hertz Loses Supreme Court Bid Over Bankruptcy Payments

The company posted better-than-expected results in its most recent quarter, swinging to an adjusted profit of 12 cents a share from a 68-cent loss a year earlier.

January 12, 2026
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Trump Administration Nears Tariff Deal With Taiwan

A signed deal would bring to an end talks between President Donald Trump鈥檚 team and the Taiwanese government that have dragged on for months. Much remains uncertain about the benefits.

January 12, 2026
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Tennessee Tells 8,000 CDL Holders to Verify Status

Tennessee is asking 8,000 commercial driver license holders to provide proof of citizenship after an audit by the state鈥檚 Department of Safety and 91视频land Security.

January 12, 2026
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Canadian Trips to US Fall 28% in 2025

Canadian residents made 22.9 million visits to the U.S. by car or plane in 2025, compared with 31.9 million the previous year, according to preliminary Statistics Canada data.

January 12, 2026
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Jeep, Chrysler Halt Plug-In Hybrid Models for 2026

Instead of plug-in hybrids, Stellantis is turning its focus to mild hybrids that don't require a plug. Its first such offering in North America is the Jeep Cherokee, which is reaching dealers now.

January 12, 2026

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