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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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Canada Plans Grants to Offset Soaring US Lumber Duties

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Aug. 5 the guarantees will ensure forestry companies of all sizes can maintain and restructure their operations.

August 5, 2025
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Federal Proposal Would Ease Out-of-Sight Drone Restrictions

The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies such as Amazon and major utilities to do this in certain circumstances, but the waiver process made it difficult.

August 5, 2025
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Diesel Price Nudges Down a Half-Cent to $3.80 a Gallon

Past two price drops have totaled just 1.2 cents a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 5.

August 5, 2025
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Switzerland’s President Rushes to Washington to Avert Tariffs

Trump last week announced that exports of Swiss goods to the U.S. will face a 39% tariff starting Aug. 7.

August 5, 2025
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Shipbuilder Sued Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine, the owners of the Dali, filed the lawsuit last week against Hyundai Heavy Industries in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

August 5, 2025
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Trade Gap Narrows to Tightest Since 2023 on Drop in Imports

The goods and services trade gap shrank 16% from the prior month to $60.2 billion, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 5.

August 5, 2025
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Caterpillar Misses Profit Estimates as Tariffs Push Up Costs

Caterpillar — seen as a bellwether of the health of the global economy — saw total sales slip in both construction and resource industries.

August 5, 2025
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Copper Gains After Trump Spares Refined Metal From Tariff

Copper rose as traders digested President Donald Trump’s decision to spare the most traded form of the metal from his 50% tariff, while a mine accident in Chile raised supply concerns. 

August 4, 2025
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Bulk Container Manufacturer to Invest $31 Million in Missouri

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe welcomed a $31 million expansion by a unit of Schütz Container Systems in an investment targeting Midwest customers by the maker of intermediate bulk containers.

August 4, 2025
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Senate Confirms FTA Leader Marc Molinaro

The newly confirmed administrator will play a central role in implementing Secretary Sean Duffy’s vision for the Department of Transportation.

August 4, 2025