Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development

The state had previously OK’d the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Democrats Targeting Trump's Energy Emergency

President Donald Trump began dismantling Joe Biden's climate change and renewable energy policies on his first day, declaring a national energy emergency — an emergency Democrats say is a sham.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business

Tariffs on China Might Hurt US Economy More Than Expected

New research suggests President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official U.S. trade data indicate.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Sows Confusion Around Global Tariffs Timing, Scope

President Donald Trump on Feb. 26 gave a series of apparently contradictory answers about his plans to enact tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the European Union. 

February 26, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Directs Government to Consider Tariffs on Copper

President Donald Trump on Feb. 25 directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.

February 25, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

GSA to Shut Off EV Chargers at Federal Buildings

Federal buildings across the U.S. have been ordered to shut off electric vehicle chargers, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Donald Trump’s first months in office.

February 25, 2025
Government, Business

Trump: Tariffs on Mexico, Canada ‘Going Forward’ Next Month

President Donald Trump said he expected tariffs planned to take effect on Canada and Mexico to go ahead next month following an initial delay.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

US Imposes More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade

The U.S. on Feb. 24 imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Proposes New Ship Fees to Challenge China

The Trump administration is proposing fees on the use of China’s commercial ships it says could help counter the country’s maritime dominance.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Bank of Canada Sees Tariffs Wiping Out Growth for Years

While Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem insists there’s a limit to a monetary policy response to a tariff war, he has a clear view of the damage it could have on the Canadian economy.

February 21, 2025