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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 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
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

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
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Newsom Seeks $200 Million to Replace Federal EV Tax Credits

The proposal would require approval from state lawmakers, who are set to negotiate the broader California budget ahead of a July deadline. California is the biggest EV market in the country.

January 12, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump 'Inclined' to Keep Exxon Out of Venezuela

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 like Exxon鈥檚 response,鈥 Trump said to reporters on Air Force One as he departed West Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 11. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e playing too cute.鈥

January 12, 2026
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Lyft, Uber Drivers Protest Waymo Robotaxis in San Francisco

Drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Jan. 9, urging state regulators to exercise greater oversight of autonomous vehicles.

January 9, 2026

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