The Interchange

Car ownership becomes unaffordable for more people, pressuring household budgets and limiting access to reliable mobility. The shift intensifies reliance on public transit and other alternatives while raising equity concerns about commuting, safety, and access to work and services.

Mass deportations raise the stakes of routine traffic enforcement for immigrant communities, prompting calls to curb harmful stops and penalties and to prioritize safety through non-punitive measures. The link between transportation policy and immigration consequences underscores risks to work, school access, and family stability.

Donald Trump says India will halt Russian oil imports, signaling a possible shift with implications for energy trade and global shipping. Any change in India’s buying patterns could alter tanker routes and fuel markets, affecting logistics planning across key corridors.

Canada considers suing Stellantis over a decision to shift Jeep production, raising questions about jobs, supplier networks, and prior commitments tied to plant locations. The potential case highlights tensions as automakers adjust manufacturing footprints across North America.

Port of Los Angeles records a drop in import volumes in September, signaling a cooler inbound flow at the nation’s busiest container gateway. The change reverberates through trucking, rail intermodal, and warehousing activity across Southern California’s logistics network.