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Dec 26, 2024
New SNURs for 31 Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced significant new use rules (SNURs) for 31 chemical substances under the Toxic Substances…

Dec 20, 2024
Implementation Guide 6.3 is Now Available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has released version 6.3 of its Implementation…

Dec 9, 2024
EPA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Clean Ports

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly $3 billion to 55 ports across 27 states and territories through the…

Dec 5, 2024
CBP & CBSA Adjust Hours of Operations at Northern POEs

Effective January 6, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will adjust operating…

Nov 26, 2024
USDA Plans Increase in Import/Export Fees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to…

Nov 8, 2024
ITC Votes Against Aluminum Extrusion Investigations

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found no significant harm to U.S. industry from aluminum extrusions imported under unfair pricing…

Oct 24, 2024
FMC Warns Against Retaliation Toward Shippers

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a warning against retaliating against shippers who question invoices or file complaints, highlighting the…

Sep 24, 2024
USDA Ends Temporary Filing Codes for Organic Imports

Starting September 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) will no longer accept temporary filing…

Aug 23, 2024
USTR Seeks Public Input on China and Russia

The Trade Policy Staff Committee is requesting input to assist the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in preparing annual reports for…

Jul 9, 2024
APHIS Enforcement FY 2023 Overview

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released its report on enforcement activities for FY 2023. Key statistics…