Donald Trump Transportation News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment

Japan to Push for US Auto Tariffs Exemption

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said April 1 his government is making last-ditch efforts to get President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs.

April 1, 2025
Government, Business

Reciprocal Tariffs Will Overturn Decades of Trade Policy

The ā€œreciprocal’’ tariffs that President Donald Trump is set to announce April 2 are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike.

April 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Carmakers Race to Persuade Trump to Temper Tariffs

Automakers are attempting to sway the Trump administration on tariffs, contending that levies on the thousands of parts they source abroad could have catastrophic effects on the industry.

April 1, 2025
Government, Business

Trump to Unveil ā€˜Country-Based’ Tariffs April 2

President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on April 2 during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokesperson said.

March 31, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: The Split Personalities of Musk and Tesla

The publicly espoused viewpoints of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his own company regarding electric vehicles appear to be at odds.

March 31, 2025
Government, Business

Trump, Carney Talk, Plan Meeting After Canada’s Election

President Donald Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two would meet after Canada’s election, amid an intensifying tariff war between the allies.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business

Economist: Tariffs Risk ā€˜Irreparable Damage’ to US Carmakers

Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Receives Full Pardon From Trump

ā€œThis pardon is not just about me — it’s about every American who has been railroaded by the government, and unfortunately, that’s a lot of people,ā€ Milton said in a press release.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Walmart Invests $6 Billion in Mexico Even as Economy Slows

Walmart de Mexico SAB (Walmex), the local unit of the U.S. retail giant, plans to invest $6 billion this year in its Mexico operations to add more locations and robotic logistics hubs.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business

Canada's Carney Holds Back Retaliation Until Next Week

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will fight back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the auto sector, but he did not outline any new retaliatory measures against the U.S.

March 27, 2025