Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

Trump Mandates English Proficiency for Commercial Drivers

President Donald Trump's recent executive order declared English proficiency a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional drivers."

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump to Give Auto Tariffs Reprieve After Carmaker Appeals

President Donald Trump is on track to ease the impact of his auto tariffs, with changes sought by the industry that would lift some levies on foreign parts for cars and trucks made inside the U.S.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Tariff 'Chaos' Drags Manufacturing Gauge to Worst Since 2020

A widely followed measure of Texas manufacturing activity weakened as executives used words like chaos and insanity to describe the turmoil spurred by President Donald Trumps tariffs.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truckings Energy Transition Enters Peak Uncertainty

The transportation industrys transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered an uncertain period as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Insists Plan for Higher Tariffs Will Move Ahead

President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called reciprocal tariffs was unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

April 25, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Low-Income Earners Face Sharpest Impact From Tariffs

While prices will rise for everyone, lower-income families are expected to lose a larger portion of their budgets because they tend to spend more of their earnings on goods.

April 25, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Carney Says Canada Wont Rush Trade Deal With Trump

We dont have to do a deal in the short term, Carney told reporters April 24, as he campaigned in British Columbia ahead of the April 28 election. My government will do the right deal.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Orders Truck Import Probe, Setting Stage for Tariffs

President Donald Trumps administration started an investigation into the need for tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts, an expansion of his trade war.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business

China Says There Are No Negotiations With US Over Tariffs

China on April 24 denied President Donald Trumps assertion that the two sides were in active negotiations over tariffs, saying the suggestion was as groundless as trying to catch the wind.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed Without Congress

The suit argues that Congress didnt grant Trump the necessary authority to impose the tariffs and national trade policy now hinges on the presidents whims."

April 23, 2025