As Roustan Hockey faces a trade war launched by President Donald Trump, the disruption underscores the broader turmoil that’s left the Canadian economy reeling.
October 8, 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.
Mexico Risks New Tariff Hit on $15 Billion of Truck Exports
Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.
October 8, 2025Trump Targets $12 Billion in New Energy Project Cuts
The Trump administration is considering canceling about $12 billion in energy projects, including funding for hydrogen ventures backed by U.S. oil majors, according to a list seen by Bloomberg.
October 7, 2025Tesla Unveils Cheaper Versions of Model Y SUV, Model 3 Sedan
Tesla introduced new versions of its top-selling models priced at under $40,000, making its main vehicles more affordable to counteract the loss of U.S. incentives for electric cars.
October 7, 2025Trump Says US, Canada Can ‘Get There’ on Tariff Deal
Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Oct. 7, and the president described the disagreements as “natural conflicts” because they’re competing for the same business.
October 7, 2025States’ Commercial Vehicle Dragnets Snag ELP, CDL Violations
Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.
October 7, 2025Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals
President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.
October 7, 2025DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects
The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.’s SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.
October 7, 2025WTO: Full Drag of Trump Tariffs to Hit Trade Growth in 2026
Merchandise trade volumes are forecast to rise 2.4% this year, the Geneva-based forum said in a report Oct. 7 — much faster than the 0.9% growth it predicted in August.
October 7, 2025Canada’s Carney Visits Trump Ahead of USMCA Review
One of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.
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