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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump鈥檚 China Deal Offers Reset, Not Breakthrough

After fresh negotiations in London, tariff rates remain essentially unchanged. Rare earth shipments from China are set to return to pre-April 2 conditions.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trump Removes California Emissions Waiver

President Donald Trump on June 12 hosted a signing ceremony at the White House with freight and trucking executives to formally roll back a Biden-era emissions policy.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Trump OKs Freight-Only Border Bridge Between US, Mexico

The permit allows a private investment group to construct, maintain and operate a commercial elevated guideway crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business

Tariff Pendulum Drives Market Volatility for Trucking

The trucking industry is facing a tepid financial outlook amid volatile market conditions compelled by the ongoing tariff-fueled global trade war, experts said.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Senate Makes Commercial Transportation Policy a Priority

Committees in the GOP-led Senate took aim at commercial transportation and emissions policies as they seek to finalize their response to the House-passed procedural budget package.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Micron Pledges $200 Billion Investment in US Manufacturing

Chipmaker Micron Technology said it will spend about $200 billion on U.S. manufacturing, research and development.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Again He鈥檒l Set Unilateral Tariffs in 2 Weeks

President Donald Trump said he intended to send letters to trading partners in the next one to two weeks setting unilateral tariff rates, ahead of a July 9 deadline to reimpose higher duties.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump to Block California鈥檚 Vehicle Emissions Rules

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure June 12 that blocks California鈥檚 first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a White House official told AP.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Canada Weighs Stronger Tariffs on Foreign Steel

鈥淲e cannot accept any form of unfair practices from different countries when it comes to our Canadian market. That鈥檚 enough,鈥 Industry Minister Melanie Joly told reporters on June 11.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Revenue Hits Record $23 Billion in May

U.S. customs duties climbed to a record in May, helping shrink the budget deficit for the month, while doubts remain about the persistence of the inflows.

June 11, 2025