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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.

GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trump's Truck Tariff Announcement Pushes Ford Shares Up

Ford Motor Co. shares climbed to their highest level since July 2024 on Sept. 26 on President Donald Trump’s newly announced truck levies.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump’s 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won’t Apply to EU, Japan

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the U.S. that contain provisions on drugs.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

BMW Recalls Over 330,000 Cars After Finding Engine Fire Risk

BMW AG is recalling at least 331,000 vehicles globally due to a defect in its starter motor, another setback for the German carmaker that’s been hit by costly product flaws.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

DOT Tightens Rules for Noncitizen Truck Drivers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said fatal crashes caused by truck drivers who shouldn’t have had licenses were found in Florida, Texas and Alabama.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Accelerates Slightly in August

The Commerce Department reported Sept. 26 that its personal consumption expenditures price index was up 2.7% in August from a year earlier.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Post Union Strikes Over Moves to End Household Mail

Four million Canadians will see their service switch from door-to-door delivery to a community mailbox model, and some post offices will be closed for good.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck, Traton Slide Over Trump’s Truck Tariffs

Both Daimler and Traton operate assembly sites in Mexico that may be affected by the levies.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Prime Subscriptions Case

Amazon will pay $1 billion in civil penalties and will refund $1.5 billion to customers to resolve allegations that it misled millions into signing up for Prime and then made it hard to cancel.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US to Scrutinize Farm Input Suppliers on Surge in Costs

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. will investigate suppliers of crop inputs like seeds and fertilizers for potential antitrust violations, sending share prices plunging.

September 25, 2025