Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business

Canada's Carney Holds Back Retaliation Until Next Week

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will fight back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the auto sector, but he did not outline any new retaliatory measures against the U.S.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs

As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion

Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trump Nominates Navy Veteran Brent Sadler to Lead MARAD

Sadler is a 26-year U.S. Navy veteran and former submariner. He is a senior research fellow in naval warfare and advanced technology at The Heritage Foundation.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Hits Auto Imports With 25% Tariff in Trade Fight

President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the U.S.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Weighs Imposing Copper Import Tariffs in Weeks

U.S. tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter. 

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as ‘Bargaining Chip’

China’s ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a “bargaining chip” in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Global Freight, Top 50

Struggling USPS a Privatization Target for Trump

The U.S. Postal Service has been struggling for years, and now President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering privatizing it. How did we get here?

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Global Freight, Top 50

US Postmaster General DeJoy Resigns as Deputy Takes Over

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has resigned, hastening his previously announced departure as the nation’s postal agency looks to stem financial losses and overhaul its operations.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming, Teases Breaks for Some Nations

President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days — and indicated nations will receive breaks from next week’s “reciprocal” tariffs.

March 24, 2025