Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business

Trump Mulls Steel Tariff Hike After Ontario Halts Energy Charge

President Donald Trump said he was re-evaluating plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada to 50% after Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to the U.S.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Says He’s Going to Buy a Tesla

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning

Concern about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the duties’ start date keeps getting pushed back.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business

House Unveils Trump-Backed Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

House Republicans announced a spending bill to keep government agencies open through Sept. 30, daring Democrats to vote against it and risk a disruptive March 15 shutdown.

March 9, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Downplays Business Concerns About Tariff Uncertainty

President Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his tariffs and the prospect of higher prices, and isn’t ruling out the possibility of a recession.

March 9, 2025
Government, Safety

FMCSA Appoints Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named Adrienne Camire as its acting administrator.

March 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

CMA CGM Pledges $20 Billion for US Shipping Expansion

An estimated 10,000 new jobs would be created by the effort, President Donald Trump said at an event at the White House alongside CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE

Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House and Elon Musk efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Again Delays Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a Month

President Donald Trump on March 6 postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada until April 2 amid fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump’s Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump’s call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025