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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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Upcoming USMCA Talks Could Boost Mexico’s Peso

While questions remain around transshipments, Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics said, “Mexico’s going to be a very big winner” when the trade pact is renegotiated.

October 8, 2025
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House Bill Moves to Let Younger Truckers Cross State Lines

The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.

October 8, 2025
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Senate Confirms Derek Barrs to Lead FMCSA

The Senate on Oct. 7 confirmed Barrs to manage the nation’s trucking regulatory agency even as the federal government remained locked in a partial shutdown.

October 8, 2025
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Pennsylvania to Add 1,202 Truck Parking Spaces

PennDOT staff and state police closely collaborated to find state-owned sites that could be turned quickly and cost-effectively into new truck parking areas.

October 8, 2025
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GM Ends EV Tax Credit Plan and Offers Its Own Incentive

GM will give about $6,000 of its own cash for lease support and to keep EV sales going.

October 8, 2025
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Soy Harvest Begins With Farmers in ‘Fight to Survive’

China, typically the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, still hasn’t booked a single shipment of the crop from this year’s harvest.

October 8, 2025
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‘Buckle Up,’ IMF Chief Warns Amid Economic Uncertainty

The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but Kristalina Georgieva says that resilience may not last.

October 8, 2025
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Investment Group Holds $161M Stake in Bankrupt First Brands

A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.

October 8, 2025
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US Seeks Significant Concessions on EU Trade Deal

The new demands come as the two sides prepare to negotiate the next steps of this summer’s trade deal, which set a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the U.S.

October 8, 2025
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New Fortress’ Puerto Rico Gas Shipments at Risk Amid Dispute

New Fortress Energy has reached a tentative deal that may allow it to deliver LNG to its terminal in Puerto Rico after it hammered out an agreement with tugboat operators, local media reported.

October 8, 2025