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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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Turkeys Erdogan Vows US Boycott, but Diplomats Resume Talks

Turkeys president appeared to escalate a dispute with the United States that has helped foment a Turkish currency crisis, claiming Aug. 14 that his country will boycott U.S.-made electronic goods. Behind the scenes, however, diplomats resumed contact to ease tensions.

August 14, 2018
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Shipping-Fuel Rule Change Cuts Demand for Canadian Oil

New rules limiting the amount of sulfur allowed in shipping fuel is expected to cut demand for high-sulfur fuel oil and the sour crude that yields it. In Canada, that could extend or worsen the biggest price slump in nearly five years.

August 14, 2018
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Trump Trade Spat Threatens US LNG Exporters

PetroChina, a unit of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corp., may suspend its buying of U.S. liquefied natural gas cargoes during the colder months, just as new American LNG terminals start up.

August 14, 2018
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Port of Vancouver Vision Statement to Be Drafted at Public Workshop

The Port of Vancouver will hold a public workshop after its regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 14 to draft a vision statement detailing the future of the port.

August 13, 2018
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Trump Hails NAFTA Talks With Mexico, Says Canada Must Wait

President Donald Trump said negotiations with Mexico on a new NAFTA are coming along nicely, while telling Canada it will have to wait to re-enter the talks to modernize the three-nation trade pact hinting at his preference for bilateral negotiations.

August 13, 2018
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Port Prince Rupert Thrives Despite Global Tariff Turmoil

Prince Rupert is hardly the place one would expect to find an international gateway thats weathering the Trump trade storm better than any other Pacific port in North America.

August 13, 2018
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Task Force to Study Autonomous Technology Underway in Oklahoma

Oklahoma state officials have held the first meeting of a task force that will study autonomous vehicles and how agencies and local governments should respond to the emerging technology.

August 13, 2018
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Aug. 13: Grand Champions

After weeks of qualifying at the state level, a Grand Champion will be crowned Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

August 13, 2018
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Trailer Makers Seek Timeline for Review of Phase 2 GHG Rule

A trailer makers group is asking a federal appeals court to require that two federal agencies state when they plan to make a final decision on a 2016 Obama-era heavy-truck greenhouse gas rule. Whether revised or kept in place, the rule would regulate trailers for the first time.

August 10, 2018
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Elaine Chao Announces New Orleans-Area INFRA Grant

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao recently joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to formally announce the award of a $45 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

August 10, 2018