Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government

Trump and Trucking: Your Thoughts on the President's Agenda?

In his inaugural address, President Trump promised to renegotiate trade agreements, clamp down on immigration and boost the American economy by reducing regulations and improving infrastructure. What is your reaction to the president’s agenda and what would you most like to see happen in the next four years?

January 24, 2017
Government

Business Euphoria Over Trump Gives Way to Caution, Confusion

Early optimism among business lobbyists and executives that Donald Trump's election heralded better days has slowly given way to uncertainty as the president-elect fires off mixed and sometimes confusing messages on health care, taxes and trade.

January 18, 2017
Government

President of Mayors Group to Trump: ‘We’re Ready to Go’ on Investing in Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — The country’s mayors are prepared to work with the Trump administration on measures aimed at significantly increasing funding for infrastructure projects, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, said at the group’s annual meeting on Jan. 17.

January 17, 2017
Government

Trump's Trade Team Suggests His Hardnosed Campaign Talk Was No Bluff

The makeup of President-elect Donald Trump’s trade team suggests he wasn’t joking when he promised voters to shake things up.

January 5, 2017
Government

Former Treasury Secretary Says Markets Underestimating Risks of Trump Presidency

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said investors are being far too sanguine about the risks associated with Donald Trump’s incoming administration.

January 4, 2017
Government

Trump’s DOT Pick Outlines Priorities for Agency

The effective enforcement of safety, repairing critical infrastructure and expediting the permitting process are priorities at the U.S. Department of Transportation that Elaine Chao said she will address if confirmed as transportation secretary in the Trump administration. 

December 21, 2016
Government

Mayors Reach Out to Trump Administration for January Event

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has invited top-level Trump administration officials to address their group at their January meeting in Washington.

December 19, 2016
Government

Perry Said to Be Offered Energy Secretary Position by Trump

Donald Trump has chosen Rick Perry to be the secretary of energy, putting the onetime presidential candidate and former oil-state governor atop the agency that helps chart the nation’s energy future, according to four people familiar with the president-elect’s selection process.

December 13, 2016
Government

McConnell to Trump: Tread Carefully on Infrastructure Proposal

President-elect Donald Trump’s $1 trillion campaign proposal to finance roads and bridges through tax credits should steer clear of provisions that add to the deficit, the leader of the U.S. Senate told reporters in Washington on Dec. 12.

December 12, 2016
Government

Trump Chooses Billionaire Wilbur Ross for Commerce Job

Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, an architect of the Trump campaign’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan, is intended to be the president-elect’s pick to lead the Department of Commerce during his administration.

November 30, 2016