Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Fuel

Tariffs Hit Halliburtons Core Fracking Business

The dominant North American oil field services provider told investors April 22 on a conference call that tariffs will have an impact of 2 to 3 cents per share during the second quarter.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift

President Donald Trump's commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Logistics and Shipping Players Are Doubling Down on Mexico

Rather than pulling back in the face of U.S. tariff threats, major logistics and shipping players like DHL, Echo Global and CPKC are doubling down on Mexico.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Threatens Powell Ouster Ahead of IMF Meetings

President Donald Trump warned the U.S. economy may slow if the Federal Reserve does not move to immediately reduce interest rates, in his latest broadside against Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business

New US Ambassador to Japan Optimistic on Tariff Deal

The new U.S. ambassador to Japan arrived in Tokyo on April 18 and said he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations.

April 18, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Moves Closer to Port Fee on Chinese Vessels

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at U.S. ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war.

April 18, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Hes in No Rush to End Tariffs

President Donald Trump said April 17 that he is in no rush to reach any trade deals because of the revenue his tariffs are generating.

April 17, 2025
Government, Business

US, Japan to Conduct Second Round of Trade Talks

Preparations are underway for a second round of tariff talks to take place later this month, Japans lead negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said in Washington on April 16.

April 17, 2025
Government, Business

Retail Sales Increase 1.4% in March Ahead of Tariffs

U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big-ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trumps expansive new tariffs kicked in.

April 17, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Hong Kong Post Office to Stop Shipping Parcels to US

Hong Kongs post office will stop shipping small parcels to the U.S. after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the city, the government said April 16.

April 16, 2025