David Shepardson
@davidshepardson
Reuters reporter in DC covering transportation, aviation, autos + (anything that moves) FCC tech Pvs @DetroitNews Michigan native. Father of three, husband
Breakingviews - Japan trade deal breaks US tariff template reut.rs/451Qu5W
Bessent: “For instance Toyota hasn’t raised prices”
MORNING JOE: Does the president realize that the consumer pays the tariffs? BESSENT: I'm gonna have to disagree with that. Who pays the tariffs is a choice. What we're seeing so far is that manufacturers are eating a substantial portion of the tariffs and taking it into their…
A group representing General Motors, Ford and Chrysler-parent Stellantis raised concerns about a trade deal that could cut tariffs on auto imports from Japan to 15% while leaving tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico at 25% reut.rs/3H3RI8K
Made in Ohio!
Powering America for 40 Years. 🇺🇸 Honda is celebrating the anniversary of our largest auto engine plant in the world—located in Shelby County, Ohio.
NEW: Alden Global Capital's MediaNews Group is making a last-minute bid for The Dallas Morning News, which reached a deal with Hearst earlier this month. MediaNews offering $16.50 a share to Hearst's $14 nytimes.com/2025/07/22/bus…
Love the autograph on the paper towel!
Everybody wants to be like Pete Crow-Armstrong ⭐️
James Comer, House Oversight chairman who cut the deal on bill to redevelop RFK Stadium for the Washington Commanders, told me tonight he doesn’t think Trump can block the deal to force them to change their name back to the Redskins. “I don’t think he can..We’ve passed the bill”
This picture is fascinating — looks like Japan was initially at $400 billion
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I was with President Trump in the Oval tonight as he negotiated this historic deal! It was a master class! This deal with Japan will bring a $550 billion investment in America, hundreds of thousands of jobs, and a huge increase in trade between our two countries. @POTUS’s…
Detroit 3 automakers group expresses concerns about US Japan trade deal reuters.com/business/autos…
TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters) - Shares of Japanese automakers surged on Wednesday, with Toyota <7203.T> gaining 11% and Honda <7267.T> advancing 9% after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had struck a trade deal with the Japan that includes a 15% tariff.
Ottawa in talks with automakers over EV sales targets, Joly says theglobeandmail.com/business/econo…
US FAA grants one-year delay for secondary cockpit barrier rule - David Shepardson #aviation hype.aero/aviation/?stor… reuters.com/business/aeros…
I just spoke with President Trump, and I'm pleased to announce that he will be fulfilling our request of $6.7 million in disaster relief aid to support Kansas communities devastated by the severe weather and tornadoes this past May. Thank you, President Trump, for your support!
Invoked, 90-8: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #121, H.R.3944, MilCon/VA Appropriations Act, 2026.
Trump says he just spoke to @GovWhitmer on winter storm relief
Well. Tomorrow is my last day at The Washington Post. It’s been a total thrill.
cc @VerizonPolicy
BREAKING: I have confirmed that this @Verizon pay phone in the main lobby @StateDept does not — repeat: not — work. Plan accordingly.
Less than 400 EV charging ports built under $7.5 billion U.S. infrastructure program reuters.com/sustainability…