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American Shipper
New trade coalition seeks stronger congressional tariff control
Tariff Reform Coalition members want the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to “exercise greater oversight and control” over President Trump’s tariff…
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American Shipper
NCBFAA’s longtime lobbyist rounds bases
After 35 years representing the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America on Capitol Hill, Jon Kent has decided it is time to retire.
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American Shipper
US adds sanctions for Russian spy poisoning
The State, Treasury and Commerce departments are ramping up to implement an Aug. 1 executive order from President Donald Trump that imposes a second round…
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News
Today’s Pickup: Trump still not sure he’ll sign bipartisan deal as Congress races to pass it
A bipartisan deal on the table. Amazon and GM consider investing in electric pickup maker, Rivian. The volatility of spring markets. All this and more…
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Economics
Unpaid Coast Guard workforce slows maritime business
Financial transactions within the U.S. maritime sector - including vessel loans and project eligibility - are on hold waiting for an end to the government…
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Legal issues
Hours of Service rule victim of government shutdown
FMCSA Administrator Raymond Martinez wanted to “fast track” the HOS rules changes - but the government shutdown is in the way.
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Container
US maritime taking a hit as shutdown drags on
The government shutdown is forcing the U.S. Coast Guard to work without pay which could begin affecting freight operations.
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Canada
Big business wants major infrastructure package in 2019
U.S. Chamber of Commerce president Tom Donohue threw down $25,000 for ideas on how to pay for infrastructure. And told Washington to open back up.
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Legal issues
Teamsters see new Congress favoring pension reform
The Teamsters Union is relying on the new Congress to help stave off insolvency of its Central States Pension Fund.
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Intermodal
New Capitol Hill leadership ready to push freight infrastructure agenda
Freight lobbyists are banking on leadership changes in the 116th Congress to pave the way for infrastructure financing that stalled during the first half of…
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