Chinese trade data released Oct. 13 showed exports to the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, dropping 27% in September from the year before.
October 14, 2025Donald Trump Transportation News Updates
Transport Topics provides the latest news and insights into Trump-related logistics news. Whether you're tracking emerging opportunities or monitoring changes in regulations or tariffs, our updates ensure you remain ahead in the industry.
Tariffs, Capacity Keep Freight Industry on Edge
Tariffs and carrier capacity continue to be the two top issues increasing the length of transportation executives’ worry lines, according to attendees of the CSCMP Edge 2025 conference.
October 10, 2025Trump Suggests 'Massive Increase' on China Tariffs
Trump said Oct. 10 that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea after China restricted exports of rare earths.
October 10, 2025Some China-Bound Ships Carrying Oil Canceled on Port Fees
China announced Oct. 10 that it would impose fees on U.S. ships in retaliation for similar measures due to be imposed by the Trump administration Oct. 14.
October 10, 2025China Hits US Ships With Retaliatory Port Fees
They would take effect on Oct. 14, the same day that the United States is due to start imposing port fees on Chinese vessels.
October 10, 2025Trump Predicts China Will Resume Buying US Soybeans
President Donald Trump predicted China will resume purchases of American soybeans after he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month.
October 9, 2025Logistics Leaders Urge Resilience as Costs Climb
CSCMP’s 2025 State of Logistics Report found that annual expenditures associated with moving freight grew 5.4% year over year to $2.58 trillion in 2024 compared with 2023.
October 9, 2025Canada’s Carney Says US Auto Sector Needs USMCA to Compete
Trump’s tariffs have cast a chill over the Canadian automotive sector, but have also affected U.S.-based companies.
October 9, 2025Ocean Shippers Find Work-Arounds to Avoid New US Port Fees
The U.S. is set to start charging large Chinese vessels millions of dollars when they call at American ports from Oct. 14.
October 9, 2025Carney Pitches Trump on Energy Alliance, Keystone XL Project
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched deeper cooperation with the U.S. on energy, including a possible revival of the Keystone XL pipeline, in his meeting with President Donald Trump.
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