Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profit.
April 23, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
US-China Tariffs Hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS Distribution Links
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to disrupt Southern California’s trade and logistics economy, a sector that moves a third of the nation’s container cargo.
April 22, 2025Bessent Predicts US-China Trade De-Escalation
But in a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start.
April 22, 2025Tariffs Hit Halliburton’s 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, 2025Diesel Price Falls 4.5¢ to $3.534 a Gallon
The national average diesel price fell 4.5 cents a gallon to $3.534, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 22.
April 22, 2025Transport 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, 2025IMF: US, Global Economic Outlook Deteriorate in Trade War
The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said.
April 22, 2025Logistics 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, 2025Trump 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, 2025Uber One Subscription Billing Practices Spark FTC Lawsuit
The FTC claims the rideshare and delivery company hurt consumers through “deceptive billing and cancellation practices” as part of its flagship subscription service.
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