Trade & Sanctions

Industry Trade Advisory Committees: Charter Renewal and Membership Applications

The U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce are renewing the charters for the Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) for a new four-year term (2026-2030). Applications are now being accepted for membership, with a priority deadline of April 2, 2026.

USCC Public Hearing Notice: China's Interests in Latin America

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has issued a notice for an open public hearing on "China's Expanding Interests in Latin America: Development, Leverage, Coercion, and Crime." The hearing is scheduled for March 19, 2026, and will examine China's strategic approach and influence tactics in the region.

US-China Commission Public Hearing Notice

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has issued a notice for an open public hearing scheduled for March 2, 2026. The hearing will focus on U.S.-China competition under the sea and its national security implications. Interested parties may submit written statements by the hearing date.

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Public Meeting Notice

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has issued a notice for an open public meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025. The meeting will focus on reviewing and editing drafts of the Commission's 2025 Annual Report to Congress, which investigates the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and China.

USCC Public Hearing Notice: China Shock 2.0

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has announced an open public hearing on June 5, 2025, to discuss 'China Shock 2.0: Overcapacity and Beijing's Supply Chain Chokepoints.' The hearing will examine the national security implications of China's economic relationship with the U.S., focusing on overcapacity and supply chain risks.

USAGM Final Rule on Federal Award Requirements

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has issued a final rule adopting the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. This rule incorporates OMB's Uniform Guidance into agency regulations, superseding existing agency rules on the same subject matter to reduce administrative burden and risk of waste, fraud, and abuse.

USAGM Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has announced a closed Sunshine Act meeting for the International Broadcasting Advisory Board (IBAB) on October 18, 2024. The meeting will focus on developing internal rules and practices for the Board and USAGM entities.

International Broadcasting Advisory Board Meeting Notice

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has announced a closed meeting of the International Broadcasting Advisory Board (IBAB) scheduled for January 14, 2025. The meeting will discuss matters that, if publicized, would frustrate their implementation, citing exemptions under the Government in the Sunshine Act.

USAGM Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has issued a notice for a closed meeting of the International Broadcasting Advisory Board (IBAB) on December 11, 2024. The meeting will discuss hiring decisions for entity heads and the development of internal rules and practices.

USAGM Performance Review Board Members Notice

The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has published a notice announcing the members of its Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB). The PRB is responsible for reviewing performance appraisals and making recommendations on pay adjustments and bonuses for SES members.