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, 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.
Trump Orders Musks DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding
EPA 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%.
April 9, 2025Ohio Truckers Land Wins in $11 Billion Transportation Budget
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a transportation bill allocating a two-year, $11 billion budget, including funds championed by the state trucking association, for new truck parking spaces.
April 9, 2025Walmart to Absorb Tariff Hikes to Keep Prices Low
As tariff-spooked shoppers begin pulling back on spending, Walmart is prepping for a worsening economy by using its massive footprint to keep prices low and hunt for ways to take market share.
April 9, 2025EU Adopts Tariffs on $23 Billion of US Goods in Metals Fight
The European Union approved tariffs to hit around $23.2 billion of U.S. goods in retaliation for the 25% duties President Donald Trump imposed last month on steel and aluminum exports.
April 9, 2025US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships
The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shippings carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the countrys merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.
April 9, 2025China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%
China again vowed to fight to the end April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.
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