Volkswagen is offering to make large-scale investments in the United States to ward off high tariffs on its imported vehicles, according to chief executive Oliver Blume.
May 30, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Packaging
Snack food maker Mondelez is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi鈥檚 store-brand cookies and crackers 鈥渂latantly copies鈥 Mondelez products such as Oreos.
May 30, 2025Details Scarce on Nippon-US Steel Deal
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on May 30 to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel.
May 30, 2025Trump Says China Violated Its Trade Agreement With US
President Donald Trump said he expected to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping after accusing China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs.
May 30, 2025Key Inflation Gauge Cools in April
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped.
May 30, 2025Tariff Truce Has Kept China-US Trade Flowing Across the Pacific
The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the United States and China is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have slowed.
May 30, 2025Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut
Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company鈥檚 chair said.
May 29, 2025House to Debate Transportation Funding Request for Fiscal '26
Subcommittee debate on the bill meant to fund operations at the Department of Transportation聽is scheduled for July 14 with full committee consideration slated for July 17.
May 29, 2025Federal Appeals Court Overturns Tariff Pause, For Now
A federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily continue collecting tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the federal trade court鈥檚 decision.
May 29, 2025Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks
The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.
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