E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.
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As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges
President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.
U.S. Military Planes Carrying Migrants Land in Guatemala
The Department of Defense said this week that it would provide planes for deportation flights.
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Trump, who has warned of retaliation against governments he sees as acting against U.S. interests.
Trump Is Said to Push for Early Reopening of North American Trade Deal
The president wants to begin renegotiating a U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico earlier than a scheduled 2026 review, people familiar with his thinking said.
Trump Expands Quick Deportations Across the U.S.
President Trump’s first administration tried to implement a similarly sped-up process for removing unauthorized immigrants, but those efforts were hampered by federal courts.
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico
While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.
After Trump’s Threats, Mexico’s Leader Says She’ll ‘Always Defend’ Her Country
On Tuesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum responded point by point to President Trump’s executive orders on migration, trade and other issues.
Trump Pitches External Revenue Service to Collect Tariffs: What to Know
President Trump wants an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs on imports. One trade expert said the move may be “more branding than substance.”
Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback
Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.