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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Trump Says China Has Agreed to Boost US Farm Purchases

U.S. President Donald Trump said he urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to increase the speed and size of agricultural purchases and said Beijing had “more or less agreed” to do so.

November 26, 2025
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Consumer Confidence in November Slides to Lowest Since April

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.

November 25, 2025
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Canada Delays Trade Data After US Shutdown

Statistics Canada said it will not publish October trade data as was scheduled on Dec. 4. The agency had previously confirmed September numbers would be postponed.

November 25, 2025
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Trump, Xi May Hold 4 Meetings in 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments come after Trump and Xi spoke on Nov. 24, their first conversation since the two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, in October.

November 25, 2025
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September Retail Sales Rise Despite Consumer Caution

The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, increased 0.2% after a 0.6% gain in August, Commerce Department data showed, after being delayed due to the government shutdown.

November 25, 2025
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PPI Climbs in September as Gasoline Costs Surge

The producer price index rose 0.3% from a month earlier after a 0.1% decline in August, according to the BLS. The increase matched the median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists.

November 25, 2025
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Lukoil’s US Gas Stations Experience Card Payment Disruptions

Lukoil gasoline stations in the U.S. are experiencing major issues with card payments, forcing some franchise owners to consider asking more customers to use cash.

November 25, 2025
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Some Seattle Flights Stop to Refuel as Pipeline Leak Persists

Some flights leaving Seattle have been forced to add stops to refuel after a pipeline spill cut off jet fuel supply to the airport as it gears up for a surge in travel through Thanksgiving.

November 24, 2025
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First Brands Sees New Call for Outside Trustee to Manage SPEs

First Brands' bankruptcy advisers are facing a new challenge that could impact how a potential restructuring of the auto parts supplier is carried out.

November 24, 2025
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FAA to Probe Airlines Over Shutdown Flight Limits

Under the agency’s original emergency order, carriers that didn’t comply could face penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.

November 24, 2025