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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.

Government, Business, Technology

Trump’s Push to Eliminate EV Tax Credits Hits Red States

President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to repeal subsidies for electric vehicles risks pushing Republican congressional allies into conflict with their home-district economic interests.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business

Wholesale Inflation Accelerated in November

WASHINGTON — Wholesale costs picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak of two years ago.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Experts Call Trump’s Energy Tariff Plan ‘Hugely Destructive’

Charging 25% levies on oil and gas from Canada and Mexico would spike gasoline prices in the Midwest and raise electricity costs along both U.S. coasts.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

New Jersey Considers Fees on Gas, Oil Producers

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Legislature is considering charging gas and oil producers fees, and creating a Climate Superfund to clean up toxic waste.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Ontario Premier Issues Energy Warning Over Trump Tariffs

TORONTO — The premier of Canada’s most populous province said he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US Raises Tariffs on Imports of Some Chinese Technology

BANGKOK — The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business

Kal Freight Adds Directors After Being Accused of Malfeasance

A judge approved adding independent directors to Kal Freight’s board after the bankrupt trucking firm was accused of double-pledging its trucks as collateral to obtain financing.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Shares Jump to Record Amid $515 Billion Rally

Tesla shares climbed to a record for the first time since November 2021, buoyed by optimism the company’s self-driving ambitions can get a boost under the forthcoming Trump administration.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin

The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

More Alleged Participants Indicted in Staged Truck Accidents

An indictment in a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers names two law firms, two individual attorneys and multiple participants in a sweeping conspiracy.

December 11, 2024