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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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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California EV Incentives Stall as Federal Credit Nears End

The pending expiration of federal rebates sets the stage for a nationwide rush of EV buying before the $7,500 federal credit expires.

August 11, 2025
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Trump Presses China to Quadruple US Soybean Purchases

I hope China will quickly quadruple its soybean orders. This is also a way of substantially reducing Chinas Trade Deficit with the USA, President Trump wrote on Truth Social.

August 11, 2025
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Nvidia, AMD Agree to 15% Chip Revenue Share With US

The Trump administration had frozen the sale of some advanced chips to China earlier this year as trade tensions spiked between the worlds two largest economies.

August 11, 2025
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Canadian Road Trips to US Slump Nearly 37% in July

The drop in U.S. travel underscores Canadians resentment toward their southern neighbor, who is their biggest trading partner and was once their favorite vacation destination.

August 11, 2025
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CARB's Clean Trucks Initiative Snared in Legal Limbo

The relationship between Americas truck makers and the California Air Resources Board forged in the Clean Truck Partnership is beginning to fray.

August 11, 2025
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Maersk Defies Trade War Fears With Stock Rally

Shorting Maersk stock during a global trade war may seem like a sure bet. But investors whove loaded up on the trade since April have so far only been handed big losses.

August 11, 2025
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WTO Predicts 0.9% Increase in Global Goods Trade

After a 2.9% gain in 2024, global goods trade will increase by 0.9% this year, the Geneva-based trade body said in a report Aug. 8.

August 8, 2025
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Tariffs Are Starting to Squeeze Profits for Farmers

Deliveries of key nutrients to the U.S. have plunged, machinery prices are climbing and crop buyers are limiting purchases amid mounting uncertainty.

August 8, 2025
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Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation

Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

August 8, 2025
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US Farm Trade Deficit Hits Record $28.6 Billion in 2025

The shift in fortunes began during President Donald Trumps trade war with China in his first term, with the initial annual deficits recorded in 2019 and 2020.

August 7, 2025