Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
March 6, 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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs
Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giants efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.
March 6, 2025Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trumps Economic Vision
Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trumps call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.
March 6, 2025US Trade Deficit Surges to a Record Ahead of Trump Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in January as companies scrambled to secure goods from overseas before President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on the largest U.S. trading partners.
March 6, 2025Chinas Commerce Head: There Are No Winners in a Trade War
China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are no winners in a trade war.
March 6, 2025Iowa Shutters Biodiesel Output on Federal Policy Uncertainty
Iowa biodiesel plants are operating at minimum or completely stopping production amid uncertainty over the future of renewable fuel and tax credit policies.
March 5, 2025Trade Tensions Put American Crop Exports in Jeopardy
Mexico could put their own import tariffs on that could reduce the U.S. freight advantage. Its a matter of how fierce the trade war gets, said Pat Boova.
March 5, 2025Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for US Automakers
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.
March 5, 2025Canada Wont Scrap Tariffs Unless All US Levies Are Lifted
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not open to lifting Canadas full package of retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump leaves any tariffs on Canada in place.
March 5, 2025DOE Withdraws Biden-Era Rule, Approves LNG for Vessel Fuel
The Department of Energy has given the OK for vessels to use liquefied natural gas as a fuel by withdrawing its past Biden-era order that created a roadblock for a small Florida company.
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