Legislation that would restrict the federal government from permitting states to limit sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
March 18, 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.
Congressional Republicans Seek to Halt States' EPA Waivers
Port Neighbors Fear Pullback on Shift to EVs
People who live near ports fear that $3 billion earmarked from President Joe Biden's infrastructure law to boost electrification in order to reduce pollution will be canceled.
March 18, 2025Trump Tariffs to Raise Bar to Invest in US, JETRO Says
President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign is likely to worsen inflation and raise the bar for Japanese companies to invest in the U.S., says the chair of the Japan External Trade Organization.
March 18, 2025With Fuel Tax Revenue Down, States Seek Ways to Fund Roads
EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nation’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers.
March 18, 2025Diesel Price Down 3.3¢ in Third Straight Decline
The national average price for a gallon of diesel slipped 3.3 cents to $3.549 in a third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 17.
March 17, 2025China Partially Renews US Meat Export Permits
China’s government has renewed export registrations for some U.S. meat plants whose eligibility was set to lapse, raising hopes that shipments won’t be disrupted.
March 17, 2025Trump’s Trade Team Debates Strategy for New Tariff Rollout
President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled uncertainty.
March 17, 2025Trump Says Both Reciprocal, Sectoral Tariffs Coming April 2
President Donald Trump said he would be imposing both broad reciprocal tariffs and additional sector-specific tariffs on April 2.
March 17, 2025Trump’s Trade Wars Tip World to Slower Growth, OECD Warns
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicted the pace of global expansion to slow to 3.1% this year, with annual expansion in the U.S. wilting to 1.6% next year.
March 17, 2025BYD Unveils Battery System That Charges EV in Five Minutes
BYD unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel.
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