While “tariffs” may be the word of the week and certainly feature in this week’s line up, they’re not the sole focus. In between the major questions on how potential taxes will affect infrastructure mainstays like water, trucking, and construction, we’re also doing a pulse check on some transportation subsectors. In Congress, Republicans have California’s emission mandates in their crosshairs, while Vermont’s road paving struggles with a budget shortfall caused by a surprising source. We’ll also touch on safety, deregulation, and even an asphalt lawsuit. 

   — Jennifer Ramsay