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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

Senate Panel Approves FHWA Administrator Nominee McMaster

A Senate committee on June 11 approved the nomination of Sean McMaster to become administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Export Controls Now on the Table in China Trade Talks

At the heart of the policy shift is China鈥檚 stranglehold over rare earths and its decision to restrict supply to American manufacturers reliant on the key inputs.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Auto Parts Supplier Marelli Blames Tariffs for Bankruptcy

Marelli Holdings filed bankruptcy in the U.S., saying its latest debt-cutting effort was prompted by tariffs.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business

EU Sees US Trade Talks Extending Beyond July Deadline

The European Union believes trade negotiations with the U.S. could extend beyond President Donald Trump鈥檚 July 9 deadline, even as the speed of the talks has increased over the past week.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Tariffs Can Stay in Effect Longer, Appeals Court Says

President Donald Trump can continue to enforce his global tariffs for now, a federal appeals court held in a win for the president on one of his signature economic policies.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business

Inflation Up Slightly in May as Grocery Prices Ticked Higher

U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as food costs rose, though overall inflation remained mostly tame. Consumer prices increased 2.4% in May compared with a year ago.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

GM to Invest $4B to Shift Some Production From Mexico to US

GM announced plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Musk Moves Tesla鈥檚 Robotaxi Launch 鈥楾entatively鈥 to June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is 鈥渢entatively鈥 set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trump: US Gets Rare Earth Minerals From China in 'Done' Deal

President Donald Trump announced June 11 that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and that tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55%.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Steel Tariff Talks Between US, Mexico Nearing Resolution

Under its current terms, the deal would allow U.S. buyers to import Mexican steel duty-free as long as they kept total shipments below a level based on historical trade volumes.

June 10, 2025