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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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China Extends Beef Import Probe to November

The extension was announced Aug. 6 by the Ministry of Commerce. China is the world鈥檚 top buyer of the meat, which means its imports are tracked closely by the global market.聽

August 6, 2025
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Senior Republicans Push Permitting Reform

Environmental permitting policy directives regarding housing, energy infrastructure and surface transportation upgrades are high on the list, according to the EPW chairwoman.聽

August 6, 2025
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NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an聽exemption聽to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

August 6, 2025
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More Than 1,200 Truck Drivers Fail English-Language Tests

More than 1,200 truckers have been removed from U.S. highways since late June for being unable to communicate adequately in English or read English-language highway signs.

August 6, 2025
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Cummins Delays Launch of 2027 X15 Engine

Days after the engine's first showcase at ATA's TMC 2025 annual meeting, the Trump administration warned EPA regulations for heavy-duty trucks would be reassessed, with rollback likely.

August 6, 2025
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GM Signs Domestic Rare-Earth Deal to Lower Reliance on China

The latest agreement and two others will allow GM to get the majority of rare-earth magnets it sources directly from domestic suppliers.

August 6, 2025
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Trump to Boost Import Taxes on India to 50%

An additional 25% tariff was tacked on India for its purchases of Russian oil.

August 6, 2025
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Trump Says Japan to Import Ford鈥檚 Large F-150 Pickup Trucks

Confusion hangs over various details of a trade deal struck between the U.S. and Japan, sparking concern in Japan over its enforcement, particularly regarding cars.

August 6, 2025
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USMCA Ensures No Tariffs on Most Canadian and Mexican Goods

President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but a key exemption for Canada and Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties.

August 6, 2025
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Rivian Deepens Loss Forecast as Fuel Credit Market Shrinks

The tax package that President Donald Trump signed into law last month included a rule change that attacked what鈥檚 been an important source of revenue for Rivian and Tesla for years.

August 6, 2025