The Trump administration wonât impose tariffs on Chinese products for now, after the two nations made progress on trade issues during two days of talks, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
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World Trade, Safety at Risk From New Fuel Rule, Ocean Shipping Group Says
A group representing the vast majority of the worldâs ship owners said world trade is at risk if issues surrounding new fuel rules arenât resolved quickly, providing the starkest warning yet as to the potential impact of regulations that are due to enter into force in less than two yearsâ time.
May 21, 2018Canada, Mexico Signal NAFTA Deal Could Be Up to Trump
With about two weeks left until what may be the final deadline for a new NAFTA this year, Mexico and Canada are signaling thereâs a deal to be had â if President Donald Trump wants one.
May 21, 2018Trump Wanted to Double Amazon Postal Rates, Washington Post Says
President Donald Trump pushed U.S. Postal Service officials to double package delivery rates paid by Amazon.com Inc. and other companies, the Washington Post reported, highlighting that his beef with the e-commerce giant and founder Jeff Bezos goes beyond tweets.
May 18, 2018Planning Board Wants Virginia to Study Tax Based on Miles Driven
With the rise of electric and other fuel-efficient vehicles, the state Virginia association of metropolitan planners is asking state Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine to take a look at a new way to pay for roads.
May 18, 2018US Dashes Hopes for Quick NAFTA Deal Amid âGapingâ Differences
President Donald Trumpâs chief NAFTA negotiator said the United States, Canada and Mexico are ânowhere near close to a dealâ to update the regionâs 24-year-old free-trade pact as U.S. lawmakers warn that time is almost up to reach a agreement that can pass the current Congress.
May 18, 2018Uniform Road Laws, Reduced Congestion Could Ease Interstate Trucking, Experts Say
WASHINGTON â Harmonization among states on road laws relating to capacity would vastly improve interstate trucking, according to industry experts.
May 16, 2018Oakland Port Ban on Coal Shipments Blocked by US Judge
A federal judge struck down the city of Oakland, Calif.âs ban prohibiting companies from transporting coal through an export terminal that U.S. miners see as a key link to overseas markets.
May 15, 2018NAFTA Trio Set to Miss Ryanâs May 17 Target Without Deal
NAFTA negotiators from the United States, Canada and Mexico are poised to miss the deadline this week cited by House Speaker Paul Ryan, the latest blown marker for reworking the 24-year-old deal.
May 15, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 14: Big Orange Cone
Downtown Las Vegas is under construction. The consistent rise in tourism and population persuaded city and state officials to invest in wider roadways, additional transit and walkability options, and improve connectivity across freight corridors.
May 14, 2018