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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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Trump Sees Tariff Truce With Mexico as Positive

Trump sidestepped the question of how long he felt extending the deadline was appropriate. He said existing tariff rates were sufficient to convince car companies to move manufacturing to the U.S.

October 29, 2025
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Oil Giants Join OPEC in Boosting Production as Crude Tumbles

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies will likely grow output 4.7% in 2026. The increases appear designed to capitalize on an expected oil price upturn in the latter half of 2026.

October 29, 2025
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Boston Weighs Clampdown on Robotaxis in Threat to Waymo

The autonomous cars wouldn’t be allowed to operate unless a human safety operator is inside the vehicle and able to intervene, according to the proposed ordinance.

October 29, 2025
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Rivian Won’t Tap US Loan Until New Plant Built, CFO Says

CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker anticipates starting construction on the Georgia factory next year and seeking reimbursement from a Department of Energy loan once it’s completed.

October 29, 2025
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US, South Korea Finalize Trade Deal After Months of Talks

South Korea Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom said that Seoul would spend $150 billion on shipbuilding in the U.S. and provide $200 billion in cash under an investment pledge.

October 29, 2025
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China Buys First Cargoes of US Soybeans This Season

Chinese and U.S. officials reached a broad framework agreement over the weekend in Malaysia, paving the way for Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump to finalize a trade deal.

October 29, 2025
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Groendyke’s Hodgen Installed as 81st ATA Chairman

Calling trucking a “noble profession” he’s proud to serve, Greg Hodgen of Groendyke Transport was elected the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations on Oct. 28.

October 28, 2025
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Groendyke’s Greg Hodgen Aims to Be Trucking’s Superhero

Groendyke Transport CEO Greg Hodgen on Oct. 28 became the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations. He wants to spotlight the environmental and safety gains trucking has made.

October 28, 2025
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Trump Tightens Oil Sanctions to Push Putin Toward Talks

Crude prices jumped after the sanctions announcement, but market reaction has been muted amid confusion over just how seriously the White House would enforce the new measures.

October 28, 2025
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Americans Grow More Uneasy About Job Market, Economy

The Conference Board’s gauge decreased 1 point to 94.6, the lowest since April, data out Oct. 28 showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 93.4.

October 28, 2025