Amazon seeks the NHTSA’s approval, even as the agency’s petition review lags. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison recently held…
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Energy Secretary Authorizes LNG Export Expansion at Texas Terminal
The U.S. is now leading the world as the largest producer and exporter of natural gas. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced an export authorization for Cheniere Energy’s…
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President Issues Warning to Iran Over the Strait of Hormuz
Iran reportedly began laying naval mines in the strait during Operation Epic Fury. President Donald Trump stated that there would be severe consequences for Iran if they lay…
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FTC and DOJ Seek Input on Competitor Collaboration Guidance
Agencies seek public input following withdrawal of 2000 antitrust collaboration guidelines The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced a joint…
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NOAA Streamlines Permitting Process for Deep-Sea Mining Applications
The rule change intends to accelerate access to critical minerals while drawing scrutiny. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently finalized a rule allowing companies to apply…
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President Trump Announces Trade Deal with India
The United States has agreed to lower its tariffs on India in exchange for its reduction of retaliatory tariffs, as well as its purchase of more American products.…
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White House Announces Trade Deficit Reduction
The deficit has reached a 5-year low. The White House announced that the U.S. trade deficit has decreased to its lowest since mid-2020. The deficit has gone down…
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U.S. Suspends Certain Mexican Airline Routes Due to Aviation Agreement Violations
The Transportation Department cites a lack of compliance by Mexico under the 2015 bilateral air transport agreement. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the suspension of…
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Transportation Department Secures Short-Term Funding for Rural Air Service
$41 million will temporarily sustain the Essential Air Service program amid federal budget uncertainty. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it has obtained $41 million in supplemental funding…
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President Trump Plans New Tariffs for Several Industries
The president highlights the compromising of national security by foreign trade practices and the need to protect U.S. manufacturing from “unfair outside competition.“ President Donald Trump announced a…
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