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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.

GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Canada Hits US Autos With Tariffs, Mirroring Trump鈥檚 Move

Canada will put 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles in response to the Trump administration鈥檚 import taxes on foreign autos, Prime Minister Mark Carney said April 3.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC+ Deepens Oil Price Slump by Accelerating Supply Hike

OPEC+ agreed to make a larger than expected oil supply hike in May, deepening the slump in oil prices triggered by President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Stellantis Pauses Work at Canada, Mexico Plants

Stellantis NV is temporarily halting work at factories in Canada and Mexico as U.S. tariffs begin to impact operations across the automotive industry.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Sweeping Trump Tariffs Draw Dismay Around the Globe

Sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for talks from countries around the globe.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat

A.P. Moller-Maersk purchased a railway linking ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, undermining the U.S.'s presence along a trade route where Donald Trump is trying to elbow out competitors.

April 3, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Announces New Tariffs to Promote US Manufacturing

President Donald Trump rolled out a whole new set of tariffs April 2 in a move that experts warn could disrupt transportation and the supply chain.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Transportation Secretary Duffy Promotes Permitting Reform

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress to consider reforming permitting regulations specific to construction projects as part of an update to federal highway policies.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Federal Funding Cuts Set to Slow Spread of EV Chargers

President Donald Trump鈥檚 federal funding cuts are poised to slow down growth in the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the CEO.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

NHTSA Denies Side Underride Guard Petition From Nonprofit

NHTSA denied a request seeking an investigation into whether side underride guards on trailers could reduce the severity of vehicle collisions with tractor-trailers.

April 2, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Ontario鈥檚 Ford Pushes Canada-US Trade Deal Without Mexico

Ontario鈥檚 premier Doug Ford reiterated his call for Canada to strike a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., cutting out Mexico.

April 2, 2025