ITC Expedited Five-Year Review Notice: Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a notice scheduling an expedited five-year review to determine if revoking the antidumping duty order on tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol from China would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of material injury. The review is based on an inadequate response from respondent interested parties.

ITC Five-Year Review of Forged Steel Fittings from India and South Korea

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated full five-year reviews to determine if revoking existing countervailing and antidumping duty orders on forged steel fittings from India and South Korea would likely lead to material injury. The ITC found responses from South Korean parties adequate and decided to conduct full reviews for both India and South Korea to ensure administrative efficiency.

Trade Advisory Committee Charter Renewal and Application Request Correction

The Office of the United States Trade Representative issued a correction to a previous notice regarding the renewal of trade advisory committee charters and the request for applications. The correction addresses a broken weblink in the original Federal Register document from March 12, 2026.

EuroSteps Walking Challenge Promotes Financial Literacy

The European Central Bank (ECB) and BaFin have launched the 'EuroSteps Walking Challenge' to improve financial literacy across the Eurozone. The initiative combines a walking challenge with educational content delivered via a mobile app, starting April 1, 2026.

BaFin warns Tradealles.com for unauthorized financial services

BaFin has issued a warning against the website Tradealles.com for offering financial services, securities services, and crypto-asset services without authorization. The operator appears to be misusing the identity of a UK-registered company, leading BaFin to suspect identity theft.

BaFin Warns of Morrisonboost Offers in WhatsApp Groups

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding unauthorized financial services offered through WhatsApp groups that direct users to the Morrisonboost platform. BaFin suspects the operators are conducting banking business and/or financial services without the required authorization.

BaFin Fines aap Implantate AG €158,000 for Disclosure Violation

Germany's BaFin has fined aap Implantate AG €158,000 for violating securities trading laws. The company failed to properly announce the public availability of its half-year financial report for 2024, including the specific website address. The company has the right to appeal the decision.

BaFin Orders Billie GmbH to Ensure Proper Business Organization

BaFin has ordered Billie GmbH to ensure proper business organization, citing serious deficiencies in risk management and internal audit identified during a special examination. The measure became legally binding on March 6, 2026.

BaFin Imposes Administrative Fine on aap Implantate AG

BaFin has imposed an administrative fine of 158,000 euros on aap Implantate AG for violating the German Securities Trading Act. The company failed to publish a required announcement regarding the availability of its 2024 half-yearly financial report.

GSA and NIST Partner to Boost AI Evaluation Science in Federal Procurement

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are partnering to enhance the evaluation of artificial intelligence models and services for federal procurement. This initiative aims to develop consistent methods for testing AI systems, supporting the White House's AI Action Plan and enabling agencies to adopt AI more securely and confidently.