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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

Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Directs Security Panel to Review US Steel Deal

President Donald Trump ordered a review of the potential sale of U.S. Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel Corp., opening the door to amend a decision by his predecessor to block the transaction.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Ancora Says Its US Steel Turnaround Plan Worth $75 a Share

Ancora Holdings Group has unveiled a turnaround plan for U.S. Steel that it estimates would deliver shareholders more than $75 per-share in value, if a takeover by Nippon Steel falls through.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting

Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry. There’s optimism that Washington won’t derail the process.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Digs In His Heels on Tariffs

President Donald Trump remained defiant on April 7 as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Carmakers Freeze Prices, Offer Discounts

Jeep maker Stellantis is offering fresh discounts across its brands while Hyundai pledged to hold prices steady until June 2 in a bid to ease fears that tariffs will make cars more expensive.

April 4, 2025
Government

USDA Releases $537M for Biofuel Infrastructure Projects

USDA will release nearly $260 million in new funds among a pot of $537 million in biofuel grants for 543 ethanol and biodiesel projects in 29 states.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business

Newsom Says California to Seek Tariff Exemptions From Allies

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Nissan Halts US Orders for SUVs Built in Mexico

Nissan Motor decided to stop selling a pair of Mexican-built Infiniti SUVs in the U.S. market, in response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on car imports.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Brookfield to Buy Colonial Pipeline Owner in $9 Billion Deal

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and its institutional associates agreed to acquire Colonial Enterprises, the operator of the biggest U.S. fuel pipeline, in a $9 billion deal.

April 4, 2025