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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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Japan’s Trade Envoy Abruptly Cancels US Trip

Trade envoy Ryosei Akazawa was scheduled to leave Tokyo for Washington on Aug. 28 but Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters some details required further consultations.

August 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

GDP Grows at Revised Rate of 3.3% in Q2

The first-quarter GDP drop, the first retreat of the U.S. economy in three years, was caused by a surge in imports as businesses scrambled to bring in foreign goods ahead of Trump’s tariffs.

August 28, 2025
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Apple, Nvidia Lead Historic Corporate Buyback Wave

Announced buybacks surpassed $1 trillion on Aug. 20, marking the shortest amount of time needed to reach that level, according to data compiled by Birinyi Associates.

August 28, 2025
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Mexico Moves to Raise Tariffs on China, Bolstering US Ties

The tariff hikes, expected for imports including cars, textiles and plastics, aim to shelter domestic manufacturers from Chinese competition, according to people briefed on the matter.

August 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Duffy Cites Significant Failures in English Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Transportation acts to withhold $50.5 million in federal grants from California, Washington and New Mexico.

August 27, 2025
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Canadian Firms Delay Passing Tariff Costs to Shoppers

Q3 data from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Survey on Business Conditions said 42% of businesses didn’t pass along tariff-related cost increases to their customers in the past six months. 

August 27, 2025
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Ports See Strong July Cargo Gains From Tariff Frontloading

The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year.

August 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US Invests in Rare Earths in Push to Break China’s Grip

“This is the Manhattan Project moment for rare earths,” said Joshua Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth, which plans next year to start making the rare-earth magnets that appear in many products.

August 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Take Effect

The Indian government estimates the tariffs will impact $48.2 billion worth of exports.

August 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

EU to Propose Removing US Tariffs to Meet Trump Demand

If the EU proposes the legislation by the end of the month, then the 15% tariff rate on European cars will be back-dated to Aug. 1.

August 27, 2025