Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government

Republicans Set Stage for Trump’s Agenda

After Congress’ certification of the presidential election Jan. 6, Republicans expressed confidence in their ability to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.

January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Rejects Claims of Scaling Back Tariff Policy

What now seems certain is that Trump — who sees tariffs as a way to rebuild American manufacturing and make other countries hew to his policy priorities — is preparing a major package.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden Bans Offshore Drilling as Trump Vows to Undo It

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block action by the incoming administration to expand offshore drilling.

January 6, 2025
Government

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker

WASHINGTON — Republican Mike Johnson won re-election to the House speakership on a first ballot Jan. 3, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts.

January 3, 2025
Business

US Car Sales Get Year-End Boost From Trump’s EV Threat

The threat by President-elect Donald Trump to end tax credits for electric vehicles helped lift sales in the fourth quarter, giving U.S. automakers a much-needed boost after a disappointing year.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Biden Blocks $14.1 Billion US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel

Biden announced his formal decision on Jan. 3 after the case was referred to him by a U.S. security review panel, ahead of a deadline early next week.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

In 2025, Will Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?

In June, ATA President Chris Spear met with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second term.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

China Tightens Export Curbs on Battery Tech and Metals

China plans to tighten export restrictions on certain technology used to make battery components and the processing of two crucial metals amid rising trade tensions globally.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Some Offshore Drilling

Biden is set within days to issue the executive order barring the sale of new drilling rights in portions of the country’s outer continental shelf, according to people familiar.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Treasury Breach Adds to US-China Cybersecurity Tension

News of the latest incursion follows the White House announcement on Dec. 27 that nine telecommunications firms had been breached by a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group.

January 2, 2025