U.S. automakers face a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum and a 25% tariff on parts and finished vehicles, with some exceptions for products covered under the USMCA that went into effect in 2020.
July 24, 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.
NYC to Build Freight EV Charging Depot in the Bronx
The depot will include at least eight trailer-enabled fast-charge stalls for Class 8 trucks, alongside chargers for medium- and light-duty vehicles, with 24/7 access.
July 23, 2025Tesla Outlook Darkens, Testing Musk's Robotaxi Vision
With federal incentives meant to encourage EV sales set to disappear later this year, things are likely to get even more challenging in the coming months.
July 23, 2025EU Sees Progress Toward US Trade Deal With 15% Tariffs
Member states could be ready to accept a 15% tariff and EU officials are pushing to have that cover sectors including cars.
July 23, 2025Trump Floats China Trip as Trade Tensions Ease
President Donald Trump said a trip to China might be not too distant, raising prospects that the leaders of the worlds two largest economies may meet soon to help reset relations.
July 23, 2025PennDOT Launches Campaign to Prevent Bridge Hits
The Check Your Height, Know Its Right campaign encourages motorists to know their vehicle height and check that the vehicle will safely fit under bridges on their route.
July 23, 2025ATAs Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech
At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.
July 23, 2025EU Readies $117 Billion Plan to Match US 30% Tariff
The 30% tariffs will be imposed in the event of no deal and if President Donald Trump carries through with his threat to impose that rate on most of the blocs exports after Aug. 1.
July 23, 2025Trade Deal With Japan Lowers Threatened Tariff to 15%
The 15% tax on imported Japanese goods is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1.
July 23, 2025Ohio Opens Rest Areas With 40 Truck Parking Spots
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled two pairs of modern rest areas with a total of 40 truck parking spots along U.S. Route 33 near Columbus and on the U.S. 30 east-west corridor near Indiana.
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