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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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Nevada Readies for Daytime Headlights Law for Rural Highways

Nevada is proactively installing road signs three years before a law takes effect that will alert motorists to always turn their headlights on while traveling on rural two-lane highways.

June 2, 2025
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Trump Seeks Xi Call as Rare Earth Clash Escalates

After the U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs from astronomical heights, tensions are now surging over access to chips and rare earths. And Beijing increasingly appears to have an edge.

June 2, 2025
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US-China Trade Tensions Flare Again as Talks Stall

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a statement June 2 rebuking the U.S. president鈥檚 claim that Beijing breached the consensus reached in Geneva in May.

June 2, 2025
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Trump to Roll Back Biden-Era Alaska Oil Drilling Limits

The measure would open new opportunities for oil and gas development in the mammoth National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, an Indiana-sized parcel in the northwest of the state.

June 2, 2025
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Carney Fights Trump Tariffs With Domestic Trade Push

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing to offset the economic pain caused by U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs by compelling Canadian provinces to liberalize trade with one another.

June 2, 2025
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Steel and Aluminum Prices Jump on Trump Tariff Move

Futures tracking the prices U.S. manufacturers pay for aluminum and steel surged after President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on the metals this week.

June 2, 2025
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Trump Tells US Steelworkers He鈥檚 Going to Double Tariffs

President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania steelworkers he鈥檚 doubling the tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50% to protect their industry.

May 31, 2025
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Northern US Mayors Call for End to Trade War With Canada

Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities.

May 30, 2025
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DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
Government

DOT Pauses Planned Workforce Cuts Due to Litigation

The Department of Transportation said it鈥檚 pausing cuts to its workforce while it waits for resolution in pending legal battles over efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

May 30, 2025