USITC Determines Steel Bar Reviews, Continues Mexico Review, Revokes Turkey Order
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Turkey and the antidumping duty order from Mexico would likely lead to material injury. As a result, these orders will remain in place.
ITC Five-Year Review: Fluid End Blocks from China, India, Italy
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated five-year reviews to determine if revoking countervailing duty and antidumping duty orders on fluid end blocks from China, India, Germany, and Italy would likely lead to material injury. The Commission found respondent responses from China, India, and Italy inadequate but will proceed with full reviews for administrative efficiency, alongside full reviews for Germany.
DOJ: Three Charged with Smuggling AI Technology to China
The Department of Justice announced charges against three individuals for conspiring to smuggle millions of dollars worth of export-controlled AI computer chips to China. The defendants allegedly attempted to illicitly ship advanced technology through Thailand, violating U.S. export control laws.
Supreme Court Orders IEEPA Tariff Refunds
The Supreme Court has ordered refunds for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), impacting goods from Canada, Mexico, China, Brazil, and India. The Court of International Trade directed CBP to begin refunding duties plus interest to importers of record.
Jones Act Waivers and Other Applicable US Laws for Foreign Vessels
A notice from K&L Gates LLP discusses the implications of a recent 60-day Jones Act waiver allowing foreign vessels to transport goods domestically. The waiver, issued under national defense interests, raises questions about the applicability of other US laws, including tax, labor, and employee protection laws, to these foreign vessels.
Turkey KKDIK Clarifies Temporary Chemical Registration
The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has clarified temporary registration pathways under the KKDIK chemical regulation. Companies must complete a registration by September 30, 2026, with tiered deadlines for full registration based on tonnage bands extending to December 31, 2030.
CBP Refund System Progress Update
A March 19, 2026 hearing provided an update on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in developing a centralized system for refunding unlawfully collected IEEPA tariffs. While progress was noted, key operational questions remain, and CBP did not commit to a firm refund start date.
EU FDI Screening Regulation Revisions and Industrial Accelerator Act
The EU has provisionally agreed on revisions to its FDI Screening Regulation, expanding the list of critical sectors subject to mandatory screening, including dual-use items, strategic technologies like AI and semiconductors, critical raw materials, and certain financial entities. These changes aim to enhance economic security and reduce strategic dependencies across Member States.
BIS Imposes $1.45M Penalties for Export Control Violations
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced two settlements totaling $1.45 million in civil penalties for export control violations. Vizocom was fined $374,474 for exporting technical data to China, and Teledyne FLIR was fined $1 million for multiple EAR violations involving exports to China and Hong Kong.
Mexico Value Manifest Update and Trade Investigations
This notice discusses updates regarding Mexico's Value Manifest requirements and touches upon Section 301/232 investigations. It highlights topics relevant to international trade, particularly for importers and exporters dealing with Mexican customs regulations.
Refunds for $165B IEEPA Duties Ordered After Supreme Court Ruling
Following a Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize tariffs, the U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund approximately $165 billion in unlawfully collected duties. CBP is developing a new system, CAPE, to process these refunds.
Supreme Court Voids Tariffs, Impacting Construction Industry Refunds
The Supreme Court voided tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA on February 20, 2026. This ruling impacts the construction industry by potentially allowing for refunds of paid tariffs, though eligibility is complex and time-sensitive. The decision also raises questions about future tariff volatility and contract negotiation.
US Department of State Celebrates Greece National Day
The U.S. Department of State, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, issued a statement congratulating Greece on its National Day. The statement highlighted shared democratic ideals, NATO alliance cooperation, and commitment to deepening commercial ties, particularly in energy.
CBSA: Import Permits Required for Bat Specimens
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding importers that all bat specimens require an import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before shipment arrival. This notice reiterates the requirements under the Health of Animals Regulations and highlights potential public health risks associated with bat imports.
CBSA Expiry Review Determination for Oil Country Tubular Goods from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has determined that the expiry of its order concerning oil country tubular goods from China is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and subsidizing. This determination follows an expiry review investigation initiated by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
Fluid End Blocks from China, Germany, India, Italy: Five-Year Reviews
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has published a notice to conduct full five-year reviews for fluid end blocks originating from China, Germany, India, and Italy. These reviews will determine if existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders should be continued.
BIS Imposes Administrative Penalty on Exyte Management GmbH
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed an administrative penalty on Exyte Management GmbH. This action stems from violations related to export control regulations. The specific details of the penalty and the violations are outlined in an accompanying order.
Pacific Halibut Fisheries 2026 Catch Sharing Plan Measures
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has published the 2026 annual management measures for the Pacific Halibut fishery's catch sharing plan. These measures, effective March 12, 2026, establish the allowable catch limits and allocation schemes for the upcoming fishing season.
Fisheries Reporting Rules Clarified for Charter Vessels and Headboats
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a final rule clarifying reporting requirements for federally permitted charter vessels and headboats operating in Gulf of America fisheries. This rule aims to improve data accuracy and compliance with existing regulations.
Marine Mammal Takes Authorized for Unalaska Harbor Floats Replacement Project
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a notice authorizing the incidental taking of marine mammals for the Robert Storrs Harbor Floats A&B Replacement Project in Unalaska, Alaska. This notice outlines the conditions under which these takes are permitted and establishes a comment period for public input.
Pacific Halibut Fisheries West Coast 2026 Catch Sharing Plan
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has published a proposed rule concerning the 2026 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and recreational fishery management measures for the West Coast. The proposal includes specific management measures and a comment period for public input.
Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Annual Management Measures for 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a proposed rule detailing the annual management measures for the 2026 directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery along the West Coast. This proposal outlines specific measures for Area 2A of the fishery.
North Carolina Property Tax Reform Analysis
The Tax Foundation analyzes North Carolina's property tax system, arguing that levy limits protect taxpayers from rapidly rising property valuations. The analysis suggests reforms should preserve the property tax base while addressing recent pressures on homeowners.
Steel Products from China: Circumvention Inquiry Initiation
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has initiated a circumvention inquiry into certain corrosion-resistant steel products from the People's Republic of China. This inquiry will determine if these products are circumventing existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on Steel Products from Vietnam
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has initiated a circumvention inquiry into corrosion-resistant steel products from Vietnam. This inquiry will determine if these products are circumventing existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
Citric Acid and Citrate Salts Investigations Postponed
The International Trade Administration has postponed the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigations concerning citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and India. This notice announces the delay of the initial findings in these trade remedy proceedings.
High Purity Dissolving Pulp from Brazil: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a preliminary affirmative determination that high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil is being sold in the United States at less than fair value and is subsidized by the Brazilian government. This determination aligns the final determination with the final antidumping duty determination.
Steel Welded Wire Mesh from Mexico: Circumvention Determination
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a final affirmative determination of circumvention regarding steel welded wire mesh from Mexico. This determination means that certain imports from Mexico are circumventing existing trade remedies, potentially leading to new duties or restrictions.
Nine Lakes of East Tennessee Viticultural Area Established
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has established the "Nine Lakes of East Tennessee" American viticultural area (AVA) in northeastern Tennessee. This final rule designates a new region for wine origin labeling, allowing vintners to better describe the source of their wines and consumers to identify them.
Proposed Viticultural Area: Champlain Valley of Vermont
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is proposing to establish a new American viticultural area (AVA) named "Champlain Valley of Vermont." This designation would allow vintners to better identify the origin of their wines, and consumers to identify wines based on their geographic origin. The TTB is seeking public comments on this proposal.
Nashoba Valley Viticultural Area Established
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has established the approximately 18,367-acre "Nashoba Valley" American viticultural area (AVA) in Worcester County, Massachusetts. This final rule is effective April 23, 2026, and aims to help vintners better describe wine origins and consumers identify wines.
Press Briefing Advisory for Eurogroup Meeting
The EU Council has issued a media advisory for a press briefing preceding the Eurogroup meeting on March 27, 2026. The briefing, scheduled for March 25, 2026, will be 'off the record' and requires pre-registration for journalists by March 25, 2026, at 13:30.
Press Briefing for Agriculture and Fisheries Council
The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for a press briefing concerning the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting on March 30, 2026. The briefing will be held in a hybrid format on March 26, 2026, with a registration deadline of 10:00 on the same day.
António Costa Speech on International Affairs at SciencesPo
European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at SciencesPo discussing the current state of international affairs, characterized by growing disorder and a shift towards multipolarity. He outlined the European Union's role in this context, emphasizing principles, partnerships, and power.
WTO Academic Conference on Trade Reform in Cameroon
The WTO Chairs Programme held an academic conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on March 19-20, 2026, to discuss reforms to the multilateral trading system from an African perspective. The event brought together academic chairs, experts, and stakeholders to explore trade and development opportunities for the continent.