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EDExpress Software Update for COD Country Code Reporting

The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid has released an update for EDExpress 2025-26, Release 2.0. This update corrects an issue with reporting U.S. territory country codes to the COD System, ensuring proper data submission for students from these regions.

2026-2027 COD Technical Reference Published

The U.S. Department of Education has published the 2026-2027 Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Technical Reference. This document provides development information for the upcoming award year and details amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

EDExpress 2025-26 Release 2.0 Service Update Available

The U.S. Department of Education has released an update for its EDExpress software for the 2025-26 award year. Release 2.0 is now available for download, providing necessary program updates for institutions participating in federal student aid programs.

Biodiesel Investigation ER0083 Initiated

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an expiry review (ER0083) concerning biodiesel products originating in the United States and consigned from Canada. Interested parties can register their interest to participate in the investigation.

Biodiesel Trade Probe - US/Canada Expiry Review

The UK Trade Remedies Authority is conducting an expiry review of biodiesel originating in the United States, also consigned from Canada. Interested parties can register their interest and submit relevant information to participate in the ongoing investigation.

Anti-subsidy Investigation: Creamy/White Limestone from Portugal

The UK's Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into creamy/white limestone from Portugal. Interested parties, including exporters and domestic producers, are invited to register their interest and participate in the investigation.

Wire Rod from China Investigation - Expiry Review Update

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has provided an update on the expiry review investigation (ER0082) concerning wire rod originating from China. This update includes the publication of various documents and requires interested parties to register their interest to participate in the ongoing investigation.

Boom Lifts Anti-subsidy Investigation from China (AS0076)

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into boom lifts imported from China under case AS0076. Interested parties, including manufacturers and importers, are invited to register their interest and participate in the investigation.

Crapo Remarks on USMCA Trade Agreement Review

Senator Mike Crapo delivered remarks at a hearing discussing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) six years after its approval. The remarks highlighted the agreement's positive impact on American jobs, manufacturing, and economic growth, while also noting areas for improved enforcement and the importance of business certainty.

USMCA Hearing Announcement

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee announced a hearing on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to evaluate North American competitiveness. The hearing is scheduled for February 12, 2026, and will feature testimony from various stakeholders.