U.S. Trade Policy Actions

USTR has published in-quota quantity allocations for FY2027 (October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027) tariff-rate quotas covering raw cane sugar, refined sugar (including specialty sugar), and sugar-containing products. The n

Sila Nanotechnologies and Georgia Tech Research Corporation filed a Section 337 complaint on June 18, 2026, alleging patent infringement (U.S. Patents 11,515,528, 11,715,825, 11,374,215, 11,942,624) by imported anode mat

The Department of State has imposed statutory debarment under the ITAR on individuals convicted of violating or conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act. Debarred persons are prohibited from participating in the

The Department of Commerce (Foreign-Trade Zones Board) published a notification of proposed production activity for Intel Corporation within FTZ 75 in Chandler, Arizona. The application covers semiconductor products, whi

EPA finalized a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) under TSCA requiring importers and manufacturers of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing any designated significant new u

FDA is debarring Francis Esteban Matos for 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States, based on a felony conviction under federal law tied to drug or controlled substance importation. M

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized limited production activity for GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) LLC within FTZ 38 in Greenville, SC. The authorization covers gas turbine manufacturing, allowing duty deferral or

Commerce's FTZ Board has authorized PINNACLEMOD LLC to conduct limited production activity at FTZ 173 in Aberdeen, Washington, covering prefabricated modular steel buildings. The authorization allows duty deferral or red

The FTZ Board authorized SSI Shredding Systems, Inc. to conduct limited production activity-manufacturing industrial shredders and compactors-within Foreign-Trade Zone 45 in Wilsonville and Portland, Oregon. This authori

The White House issued a presidential memorandum directing USTR to pursue §301 investigations and potential trade actions against 60 economies that have failed to impose or effectively enforce prohibitions on goods produ

Ambassador Greer, acting at President Trump's direction, finalized §301 tariffs on 60 trading partners that failed to prohibit or enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The action follows USTR investigations t

USTR has announced country-specific WTO Tariff-Rate Quota allocations for raw cane sugar, refined sugar, and sugar-containing products effective fiscal year 2027. These allocations govern the volume of sugar imports elig

Ambassador Greer met with Mexican President Sheinbaum in Mexico City for the third bilateral negotiating round of the USMCA Joint Review, covering economic security, labor, agriculture, electronic payment services, steel

Counter Terrorism Designations, Counter Narcotics Designations, Cuba Designations, Belarus-related Designation Removal, Issuance of Cuba-related General Licenses

The USITC has issued a determination in Investigation No. 751-TA-30, a Changed Circumstances Review concerning fresh tomatoes from Mexico. The outcome may affect the continuation or modification of existing trade remedy

The Federal Register document addresses securing U.S. defense supply chains and mandating domestic acquisition of critical materials, likely establishing sourcing requirements or restrictions affecting imports. This acti

The Federal Register published an order imposing additional duties targeting Canadian discrimination against U.S. commerce in the motor vehicle sector. The action represents a retaliatory or offsetting tariff measure dir

The Federal Register published an action imposing additional duties on Canadian dairy imports, citing Canadian discrimination against US commerce in the dairy sector. This action appears to be a unilateral tariff measure

The Federal Register document published July 23, 2026 announces additional U.S. duties targeting Canadian alcoholic beverages to offset discriminatory Canadian trade practices against U.S. commerce. The action represents

The Federal Register published a document on July 23, 2026 announcing further strengthening of §232 actions adjusting aluminum imports into the United States. Details of specific measures, rates, or country exemptions ar

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized General Electric Company to conduct production activity at FTZ 72 in Lafayette, Indiana, covering commercial aerospace propulsion parts and engine cores. FTZ status allows GE

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized production activity under FTZ 93 for General Electric Company in Durham, North Carolina, covering commercial aerospace propulsion parts and engine cores. This authorization al

Pactron, Inc. has filed a notification of proposed production activity under Foreign-Trade Zone 18 in Santa Clara, California, covering printed circuit board assemblies. The FTZ Board will determine whether to authorize

The FTZ Board received notification of proposed production activity from ifm prover USA, Inc. within FTZ 35 in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The proposed activity covers sensors, controllers, software, and systems for industria

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board approved subzone status under FTZ 186 for Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation) at its North Berwick, Maine facility. The designation allows the aerospace manufacturer to defer, reduce, or elimi

Total Distribution Inc. has applied for subzone status under Foreign-Trade Zone 40 in Mogadore, Ohio. Approval would allow the facility to operate under FTZ procedures, deferring or eliminating customs duties on foreign

The Department of State issued an interim final rule deleting firearm silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors for non-automatic and semi-automatic firearms from USML Category I, pursuant to the April 9, 2025 Executive

FTZ Board has authorized P.J. Wallbank Springs, Inc. to conduct limited production activity under FTZ 210 in Port Huron, Michigan, covering spring pack assemblies used in automotive transmissions. The authorization allow

Canada's 2023 Online Streaming Act requires foreign streaming platforms earning over C$25M in Canadian revenues to contribute a percentage to Canadian content funds, with the CRTC raising the levy to 15% in May 2026 befo

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination finding that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of L-lysine from the People's Republic of