Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Feb. 1, the White House said.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico Warns Trump 25% Tariffs Would Be Strategic Mistake

Mexicos government told President Donald Trump that his plan to place 25% tariffs on its goods would be a mistake that raises costs for U.S. consumers.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Trumps Potential Tariffs Are a Wild Card for US Economy

Tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this weekend could drive up the price of gasoline, pickup trucks, avocados and more.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Panamas President Rejects US Canal Negotiations

Its impossible, I cant negotiate, Mulino said when asked about returning the canal to U.S. control. That is done. The canal belongs to Panama.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Still Set to Begin Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Feb. 1, but hes still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

January 30, 2025
Government

House Leaders Eye Late February for Budget Blueprint

House Republican leaders recently outlined a timeline for kicking off the procedures for passing budget legislation meant to reflect President Donald Trumps list of policy priorities.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Changes Coming for Car and Pickup Fuel Efficiency

DETROIT Hours after being sworn in as the new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief in 56-42 Vote

Zeldin will help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of EVs.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trumps Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear

I cant say that I can honor something I havent read, Howard Lutnick, Trumps nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Teslas Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns

The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musks political prominence.

January 29, 2025