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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending

Trump鈥檚 tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat

Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trump鈥檚 assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China

Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Keystone Oil Pipeline Is Shut After a Spill in North Dakota

South Bow鈥檚 Keystone oil pipeline has been shut after a spill in southeast North Dakota, according to an official with the state Department of Environmental Quality.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions

Panama鈥檚 top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the聽 country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

NYC Congestion Pricing Likely to Continue for Months

New York City鈥檚 congestion pricing program is likely to remain in place for the next several months while legal wrangling between state officials and the Trump administration continues.

April 8, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Gains 4.7垄 to $3.639 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose 4.7 cents to $3.639, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 8.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Dismisses Last-Gasp EU Push to Stop Tariffs Kicking In

President Donald Trump rejected an EU proposal to drop tariffs on all bilateral trade in industrial goods with the U.S., meaning that his 20% tariff on all EU imports is effective April 9.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business

China Says It Will 鈥楩ight to the End鈥 on Trump Tariffs

China said April 8 it would 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Could Trump鈥檚 Tariffs Trigger a US Recession?

Economists at Goldman Sachs have raised their assessment of the odds the U.S. will experience a recession to 45% from 35% following President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement April 2.

April 8, 2025