Trucking companies along the southern border faced increased freight and heightened uncertainty as the threat of tariffs loomed over the first quarter, according to industry experts.
April 10, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Tariff Threats Cause Surge, Uncertainty for Border Trucking
Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs
Truck manufacturers are set to raise the prices of new Class 8 tractors as early as May as a result of tariffs on U.S. imports, with further hikes likely on the way.
April 10, 2025Inflation Fell in March Ahead of Tariff Impact
U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats.
April 10, 2025EU Pauses Tariff Retaliation for 90 Days to Match Trump Move
The EUs executive commission said April 10 it will put trade retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trumps pause on his new tariffs and leave room for negotiation.
April 10, 2025Hill Republicans Escalate Pushback on Biden-Era EV Guidance
Congressional Republicans have ramped up their opposition to Biden-era guidance designed to promote electric vehicles at the expense of those powered by fossil fuels.
April 10, 2025Trump Orders Musks DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding
President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt Chinas maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.
April 10, 2025EPA to Reduce HQ Footprint, Save $18 Million
EPA will consolidate staff currently in the Ronald Reagan Building into the agencys remaining headquarters facilities in Federal Triangle, an EPA spokesperson said April 8.
April 9, 2025No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update
President Donald Trumps sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 wont affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.
April 9, 2025US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight
On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.
April 9, 2025Trump Pauses Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on April 9 abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
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