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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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Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs Direct Attack

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trumps auto tariffs are a direct attack on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.

March 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs

As the fallout from President Donald Trumps tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.

March 27, 2025
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Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion

Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.

March 26, 2025
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Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices

Dole says a proposal to curb Chinas dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.

March 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trump Nominates Navy Veteran Brent Sadler to Lead MARAD

Sadler is a 26-year U.S. Navy veteran and former submariner. He is a senior research fellow in naval warfare and advanced technology at The Heritage Foundation.

March 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ASCE Gives US Highway Conditions a D+ Grade

In its quadrennial infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued a D+ grade for the countrys intricate network of roadways.

March 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trump Hits Auto Imports With 25% Tariff in Trade Fight

President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the U.S.

March 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Baltimore Marks One Year After Tragic Bridge Collapse

A year after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimores Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland leaders honored the six construction workers who were killed that night.

March 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Union Says Ancora Aims to Sell Mills for US Steel Revival

The United Steelworkers said investor Ancora wants to sell U.S. Steel Corp.s state-of-the-art mills to fund sweeping upgrades of union-run facilities.

March 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Weighs Imposing Copper Import Tariffs in Weeks

U.S. tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter.

March 26, 2025