President Donald Trumps tariffs only make goods more expensive for Americans, said Canadas Trade Minister Mary Ng, reiterating a vow to retaliate.
February 20, 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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Trumps Canada Tariffs Make No Sense, Says Trade Minister
Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Pricing
The move, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said, effectively ends tolling authority for New York Citys cordon pricing plan, which tolled drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.
February 20, 2025Senate Committee Examines Federal Permitting Rules
Senate Republicans on the transportation committee explored strategies for streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects and mobility corridors.
February 19, 2025Chavez-DeRemer Walks Back PRO Act Support in Senate Hearing
Pressed by Republican senators, Chavez-DeRemer said she no longer supported the part of the bill that curtailed the ability of workers in unionized workplaces to opt-out of membership.
February 19, 2025EU Open to Cutting Tariffs to Avert US Trade War
The European Union is ready to discuss cutting tariffs on autos and other goods as it seeks to head off a trade war with the U.S., the blocs top trade official said Feb. 19 in Washington.
February 19, 2025Tariff Concerns Drive Record Imports at Port of Los Angeles
The busiest trade hub in the U.S. moved more containers last month than in any previous January, as importers rushed to bring in goods before President Donald Trump's potential tariff hikes.
February 19, 2025Jaxport Finishes Roll-On/Roll-Off Cargo Berth to Add Capacity
The Jacksonville Port Authority has completed half of a $60 million project to increase capacity for vehicle shipments after finishing a project at Blount Island Marine Terminal.
February 19, 2025Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Feb. 18, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trumps hardline trade polices.
February 19, 2025Japan Broaches Car Tariffs With US as Trump Threatens Hikes
Japan has raised the issue of auto tariffs with the U.S. after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% levy on car imports, a move that would deliver a big blow to Japans economy.
February 19, 2025Trump Signals 25% Tariffs on Auto, Tech, Drug Imports
President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2.
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