The European Union approved tariffs to hit around $23.2 billion of U.S. goods in retaliation for the 25% duties President Donald Trump imposed last month on steel and aluminum exports.
April 9, 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.
EU Adopts Tariffs on $23 Billion of US Goods in Metals Fight
US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships
The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shippings carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the countrys merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.
April 9, 2025China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%
China again vowed to fight to the end April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.
April 9, 2025Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending
Trumps tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.
April 8, 2025US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat
Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trumps assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.
April 8, 2025Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China
Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.
April 8, 2025Keystone Oil Pipeline Is Shut After a Spill in North Dakota
South Bows Keystone oil pipeline has been shut after a spill in southeast North Dakota, according to an official with the state Department of Environmental Quality.
April 8, 2025Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions
Panamas top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.
April 8, 2025NYC Congestion Pricing Likely to Continue for Months
New York Citys congestion pricing program is likely to remain in place for the next several months while legal wrangling between state officials and the Trump administration continues.
April 8, 2025Diesel Price Gains 4.7瞽 to $3.639 a Gallon
The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose 4.7 cents to $3.639, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 8.
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