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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

Stakeholders Urge Congress to Take Action on Cargo Theft

A stakeholder representing ATA on Feb. 27 shared with a Senate panel ongoing industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft afflicting the nations supply chain.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development

The state had previously OKd the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Ports Experience Strong Start to 2025

The Port of Long Beach reported its strongest January on record,largely driven by retailers moving cargo ahead of the anticipated tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Will Proceed March 4

President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trucking Firms Relieved as Google Extends Cookie Use

Employed by ad tech companies to track where you go on the web, cookies have been used since the mid-90s by truckers and others to create a profile of your internet buying habits.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

EU Pushes Back Against Trumps Caustic Claims on Tariffs

The EU wasnt formed to screw anyone, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after President Donald Trump said the 27-nation bloc was out to get the United States.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Democrats Targeting Trump's Energy Emergency

President Donald Trump began dismantling Joe Biden's climate change and renewable energy policies on his first day, declaring a national energy emergency an emergency Democrats say is a sham.

February 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Tariffs on China Might Hurt US Economy More Than Expected

New research suggests President Donald Trumps latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official U.S. trade data indicate.

February 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biofuel Groups Urge EPA to Set 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards

A national trade coalition is urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to set Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and later to bolster U.S. biofuel availability.

February 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Senate Transportation Committee Eyes Next Highway Bill

A policy update of the nations highway network is guiding the legislative agenda for the Senates transportation committee, that panels leader affirmed Feb. 26.

February 26, 2025