Political leaders representing states that border Canada and Mexico are sounding the alarm about how tariffs between those countries and the U.S. will impact their local economies.
March 6, 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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Border States Fear Impact From Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Auto Reprieve From Tariffs Isn’t Enough to Weather Trade War
President Donald Trump’s reprieve for U.S. automakers from tariffs isn’t likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the changes necessary to minimize the damage from a trade war.
March 6, 2025Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE
Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House and Elon Musk efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration.
March 6, 2025Trump Again Delays Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a Month
President Donald Trump on March 6 postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada until April 2 amid fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
March 6, 2025Trump Might Defer Tariffs on Goods, Services Under USMCA
President Donald Trump is likely to defer tariffs on Canada and Mexico for goods and services covered by the trade agreement known as USMCA, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
March 6, 2025Trudeau Expects a Trade War for the ‘Foreseeable Future’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
March 6, 2025Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs
Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giant’s efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.
March 6, 2025Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump’s Economic Vision
Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump’s call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.
March 6, 2025US Trade Deficit Surges to a Record Ahead of Trump Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in January as companies scrambled to secure goods from overseas before President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on the largest U.S. trading partners.
March 6, 2025China’s Commerce Head: ‘There Are No Winners in a Trade War’
China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are “no winners in a trade war.â€
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