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EDA Final Rule Expands Tribal Entity Grant Eligibility

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued a final rule expanding eligibility for grants under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. The rule now includes for-profit Tribal corporations wholly owned by and established for the benefit of a Tribe, removing a previous non-profit limitation.

Economic Development Administration Updates Trade Adjustment Assistance Regulations

The Economic Development Administration has issued a final rule updating its regulations for the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program and the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA). The changes aim to clarify processes, reorganize content for better understanding, and align regulations with statutory requirements, easing burdens on firms and Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers.

HUD Removes Obsolete Renewal Communities Regulations

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is removing its regulations for Renewal Communities. These regulations are obsolete as the designations and associated tax incentives have sunset. The rule aims to update HUD's regulations and provide clarity on active programs.

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage Program Correction

The Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency are issuing correcting amendments to the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program regulations. These technical corrections address eligibility for sugar beet producers, quality loss calculations, and dairy operations that ceased marketing milk. The amendments are effective March 9, 2026.

Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Final Rule and ICR Approval

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has issued a final rule for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, effective February 23, 2026. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has also approved the associated information collection request (ICR) under control number 0503-0028.

USDA Revises FY 2026 Sugar Allotments and Allocations

The USDA has revised the fiscal year 2026 (crop year 2025) state cane sugar allotments and allocations to sugarcane processors, and also revised the fiscal year 2026 beet sugar allocations. These revisions involve reassigning specific tonnages between Florida and Louisiana for cane sugar and between various processors for beet sugar.

NRCS Information Collection Notice for Advancing Markets for Producers

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is requesting comments on a revision to an approved information collection request for the Advancing Markets for Producers grant activity. The revision focuses on ongoing progress reporting requirements for grant awardees. Comments are due by April 13, 2026.

Textile Import Limitations Regulation

The US government has issued a new regulation establishing import limitations for textiles under a specific trade agreement. This rule aims to manage the flow of textile goods into the country and may affect domestic manufacturing and international trade relationships.

Apparel Import Limits from Haiti Under CBERA

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the annual quantitative limit for apparel imports from Haiti eligible for duty-free treatment under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act's value-added provision. For the period of February 3, 2026, through December 19, 2026, this limit is set at 267,063,493 square meters equivalent.

CAFTA-DR Textile Provision: Addition of Monofilament Yarn

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain 100 percent monofilament yarn is not available in commercial quantities in CAFTA-DR countries. This product will be added to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities, effective July 23, 2025.