Watch: USDOT Secretary Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite
Newly appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives after he retook the White House.
February 3, 2025Tariffs: First Days of the Trump Administration
President Donald Trump said Jan. 20 that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.
January 23, 20252025: Will The Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?
In June, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear traveled to Florida to meet with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second White House term.
January 8, 2025Inflation Fears Grow With Tariff Uncertainty Looming
Expected inflation five years ahead rose to 3% last month, the highest since May 2024, according to results of the New York Fed’s Survey of Consumer Expectations published Feb. 10.
February 10, 2025Panama Leader Denies Trump Claim of Free Canal Passage
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino denied that his government had granted free passage for U.S. government ships through the Panama Canal.
February 6, 2025Ford Expects Big Profit Drop as Trump Tariff, EV Threats Loom
Ford warned that profit may fall by $2 billion or more in 2025 on lower vehicle prices and costly new-model launches, adding to risks posed by potential new tariffs and dimming demand for plug-in cars.
February 6, 2025Trump’s Commerce Pick Lutnick Moves Forward in Senate
The panel with jurisdiction over freight policy voted 16-12 to report Howard Lutnick’s nomination to the full Senate. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joined Republicans in support.
February 5, 2025Quebec Says It’s Open to LNG, Oil Projects After Trump Threats
Quebec has long resisted proposals to build new oil and gas pipelines through its territory. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada might change that.
February 5, 2025Tariff Impact Threatens Critical Trucking Sectors
The transportation sector is bracing for the possibility that a slew of new tariffs could soon hit some of its most critically important industries, according to experts.
February 4, 2025Panama Considers Canceling Port Deal With Hong Kong Firm
Panama is weighing whether to cancel its contract with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports near the Panama Canal, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
February 4, 2025