Trade & Sanctions

US Candidates Campaign Launch at International Telecommunication Union

The U.S. Department of State announced the official campaign launch for U.S. candidates seeking positions within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This includes re-election bids for Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General and the U.S. for the ITU Council, as well as the election of Jennifer Warren to the Radio Regulations Board.

Sweden Joins Pax Silica Initiative for Tech Supply Chains

The U.S. Department of State announced that Sweden has signed the Pax Silica Declaration, becoming the twelfth member of the initiative. This partnership aims to secure global technology supply chains and address AI-related opportunities and vulnerabilities.

U.S.-Mongolia Annual Bilateral Consultation Joint Statement

The United States and Mongolia held their 17th Annual Bilateral Consultations on March 17, 2026, in Ulaanbaatar. The joint statement outlines continued cooperation on peace, security, economic development, energy, digital technologies, and people-to-people ties, reaffirming their Strategic Third Neighbor Partnership.

Secretary Rubio's Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister

The U.S. Department of State issued a readout of a call between Secretary Rubio and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The call reaffirmed U.S. commitment to the security of the UAE and expressed condolences for recent attacks.

Deputy Secretary Landau Discusses Pacific Interests with Nauruan President Adeang

The U.S. Department of State issued a notice regarding a call between Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau and Nauruan President David Adeang. They discussed cooperation on preventing illegal activities, economic investment opportunities including deep seabed mining, and migration.

CITT Amends Order on Photovoltaic Modules from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has amended its order concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates from China. The amendment excludes specific flexible photovoltaic modules used in vehicles from the order.

CITT Initiates Inquiry on Unarmoured Building Cables from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into unarmoured building cables from China, following a complaint of dumping and subsidizing. The inquiry, PI-2025-010, is conducted under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). The CITT will determine by May 15, 2026, if there is a reasonable indication of injury.

CITT Safeguard Inquiry for Vegetable Goods

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has initiated a safeguard inquiry into the importation of certain vegetable goods. The inquiry will determine if increased imports are causing serious injury to Canadian producers and will consider potential remedies, with a report due by September 9, 2026.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal Initiates Inquiries and Reviews Cases

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2025-010) concerning unarmoured building cables from China. The Tribunal also reviewed and continued orders related to photovoltaic modules and laminates, and carbon steel screws from China and Chinese Taipei, with amendments.

EU Initiates Investigation into Acrylic Esters

The European Commission has initiated an investigation into acrylic esters originating from China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United States. This investigation is part of the EU's ongoing trade remedy procedures and will involve several stages, including verification visits and potential provisional measures.