Preparations are underway for a second round of tariff talks to take place later this month, Japan鈥檚 lead negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said in Washington on April 16.
April 17, 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.
Ford to Raise Car Prices This Summer Unless Tariffs Ease
Ford is preparing to raise prices on cars rolling off assembly lines starting next month if President Donald Trump doesn鈥檛 deliver on the tariff relief he has hinted at for automakers.
April 17, 2025Retail Sales Increase 1.4% in March Ahead of Tariffs
U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big-ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump鈥檚 expansive new tariffs kicked in.
April 17, 2025Governors, Senators Ask EPA to Back Biofuel Industry
Four governors and U.S. senators from 10 states are urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in separate letters to establish robust future Renewable Fuels Standards.
April 16, 2025Senate鈥檚 Spring Agenda Includes DOT Nominees
Committees with jurisdiction are expected to schedule hearings as early as this spring on the nominations of officials picked to lead the FMCSA and FHWA.
April 16, 2025Massachusetts, Maryland Tap Brakes on Clean Trucks Enforcement
Maryland and Massachusetts have temporarily scuttled enforcing their California-based heavy truck emissions laws in deference to manufacturer difficulties.
April 16, 2025DOT Advances $150 Million Grant for Port of Entry
The Department of Transportation recently announced it will proceed with a $150 million grant to build a road and port of entry facility along the San Diego-Baja California border region.
April 16, 2025WTO Slashes Global Trade Outlook on Trump Tariff Disruptions
The World Trade Organization slashed its forecast for merchandise trade this year as soaring U.S. tariffs and broader uncertainty hammer international commerce.
April 16, 2025Keystone Restarts Oil Pipeline After Leak Prompted Shutdown
The operator of the Keystone oil pipeline brought the conduit back into service, putting an end to a weeklong outage caused by an estimated 3,500-barrel spill in rural North Dakota.
April 16, 2025Hong Kong Post Office to Stop Shipping Parcels to US
Hong Kong鈥檚 post office will stop shipping small parcels to the U.S. after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the city, the government said April 16.
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