2024 election News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trump to Take Reins as Biden Rushes Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON — While Republicans capped 2024 with a presidential victory, the Biden administration has been rushing to advance as many infrastructure and microchip projects as it can.

December 17, 2024
Government, Business

Freight Industry Welcomes Trump’s White House Return

The return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House is being welcomed by key freight stakeholders seeking improvements across the commercial transportation sector.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business

Canada Braces for Economic Disruption

Canada, which buys more U.S. goods than any other nation and is its largest external oil supplier, is bracing for economic disruption now that voters have elected Donald Trump.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Here’s What a Trump Presidency Means for EVs, Oil

Donald Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and environmental policy, with sweeping implications for oil production, offshore wind development and electric vehicle sales.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Victory Brings Risk of Tariffs

Business leaders around the world awoke Nov. 6 to a new reality with Republican Donald Trump set to return to the White House, promising greater U.S. protectionism and higher tariffs.

November 6, 2024
Government, Business

Harris, Trump Campaigns Make Final Push Before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump delivered their closing arguments to voters heading into Election Day as their campaigns draw to a conclusion.

November 5, 2024
Government

Senate Transportation Leaders in Competitive Races

Senior members of the Senate panel on freight policy have found themselves in competitive contests this fall as the parties vie for control of the chamber.

October 24, 2024
Government, Business

Presidential Race Is Too Close to Call, Karl Rove Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This presidential election is a once-in-a-generation contest that will be decided over key policy issues, political strategist Karl Rove told trucking executives.

October 17, 2024
Government, Business

EU Plans Tariff Strategy if Trump Returns to White House

The EU’s favored approach would be to seek an agreement with Trump on some areas of common interest such as China, said one of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

October 15, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Vice Presidential Candidates Defend Energy Policies

The differing viewpoints on energy and environmental policy held by the two major party candidates for the U.S. presidency were dissected during a spirited but collegial debate by their running mates on Oct. 1

October 3, 2024