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FTC Proposes Rule on Negative Option Plans and Recurring Payments

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule concerning the use of prenotification negative option plans and recurring payment practices. This proposal aims to provide clearer guidelines and protections for consumers regarding subscription services and automatic renewals.

FTC Proposed Rule on Deceptive Rental Housing Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices related to rental housing fees. This proposal aims to protect consumers from misleading fee disclosures by landlords and property management companies.

Presidential Proclamation on Countering Cartel Criminal Activity

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation committing the United States and its allies to demolishing criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation outlines a strategy to coordinate efforts, deprive organizations of resources, and train partner nation militaries.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - March 13, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for March 13, 2026, includes new regulations and decisions. Notably, a Commission Implementing Regulation registers the geographical indication 'Kilichi du Niger' (PGI), and a Council Decision addresses the scheduling of substances under international drug conventions.

EU Commission Implementing Regulations on Feed Additives and Agricultural Prices

The European Commission has issued several implementing regulations amending existing rules on fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors, and authorizing new feed additives. These regulations update authorizations for various feed additives and adjust pricing mechanisms for certain agricultural products.

Rescission of Countervailing Duty Review for Chinese Freight Rail Couplers

The International Trade Administration has rescinded the countervailing duty administrative review for certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from the People's Republic of China. This action pertains to the 2024 review period and was published on March 13, 2026.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination

The Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary affirmative determination regarding steel concrete reinforcing bar from Vietnam, finding sales at less than fair value. This notice postpones the final determination and extends provisional measures.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Egypt: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

The International Trade Administration has issued a preliminary affirmative determination that steel concrete reinforcing bar from Egypt is being sold at less than fair value. This notice postpones the final determination and extends provisional measures.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Bulgaria: Preliminary Determination

The International Trade Administration has issued a preliminary affirmative determination regarding steel concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, finding sales at less than fair value. This notice also postpones the final determination and extends provisional measures.

Certain Fatty Acids from Indonesia/Malaysia: Countervailing Duty Investigations Initiated

The International Trade Administration has initiated countervailing duty investigations into certain fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia. These investigations will determine if foreign governments are unfairly subsidizing these products, potentially leading to additional duties.