Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Ohio’s EV Charger Expansion Stalls After Federal Freeze

It’s now unclear whether Ohio will build any more of the federally funded charging stations, as President Donald Trump’s team has directed all states to halt new spending of the money.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM and Ford Lobby to Save EV Tax Incentives

Among the options being floated if the Trump administration moves to strike EV incentives is a three-year wind down to allow more time for the companies to adjust their businesses.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Inflation Fears Grow With Tariff Uncertainty Looming

Expected inflation five years ahead rose to 3% last month, the highest since May 2024, according to results of the New York Fed’s Survey of Consumer Expectations published Feb. 10.

February 10, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama Leader Denies Trump Claim of Free Canal Passage

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino denied that his government had granted free passage for U.S. government ships through the Panama Canal.

February 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford Expects Big Profit Drop as Trump Tariff, EV Threats Loom

Ford warned that profit may fall by $2 billion or more in 2025 on lower vehicle prices and costly new-model launches, adding to risks posed by potential new tariffs and dimming demand for plug-in cars.

February 6, 2025
Government, Business

Trump’s Commerce Pick Lutnick Moves Forward in Senate

The panel with jurisdiction over freight policy voted 16-12 to report Howard Lutnick’s nomination to the full Senate. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joined Republicans in support.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Quebec Says It’s Open to LNG, Oil Projects After Trump Threats

Quebec has long resisted proposals to build new oil and gas pipelines through its territory. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada might change that.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tariff Impact Threatens Critical Trucking Sectors

The transportation sector is bracing for the possibility that a slew of new tariffs could soon hit some of its most critically important industries, according to experts.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama Considers Canceling Port Deal With Hong Kong Firm

Panama is weighing whether to cancel its contract with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports near the Panama Canal, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China to Impose Tariffs on US Products, Including Oil

BEIJING — China countered President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Feb. 4, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google.

February 4, 2025