President Trump on Friday issued a proclamation directing U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to lead U.S. trade talks as the administration seeks to mitigate the “threatened impairment of national security” posed by automotive imports.

Shuttle trains now move ocean containers between the Oregon port’s Terminal 6 and Seattle and Tacoma following a series of labor disruptions and shutdowns.

Credit rating agency says while traffic may fall, revenues are not likely to be affected in the medium term.

Customs brokers facilitating imports from Mexico into the U.S. have witnessed improved cargo processing by CBP at the southern border ports of entry. 

The legislation would establish the Freight Transportation Infrastructure Trust that would distribute the funds through a formula and competitive programs.