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8/18/2026

U.S. International Trade Commission Terminates Investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination to terminate an investigation into certain video-capable electronic devices due to an arbitration agreement, following a joint motion filed by the parties involved.

8/18/2026

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Choosing Between ANDA and 505(b)(2) Applications

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance to help pharmaceutical companies decide between submitting an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) or a 505(b)(2) application to the FDA for marketing approval. The new guidance aims to replace the 2019 version, which was issued in May.

8/18/2026

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes to address a safety issue related to frozen angle of airflow (AOA) sensor vanes, which can cause nuisance stick shaker activation during acceleration to cruise speed. The proposed directive requires installing new external case heaters and performing functional tests and corrective actions.

8/18/2026

Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Renewed for Two-Year Term

The Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) will be renewed for a two-year period starting on August 26, 2026, following a consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration. The SEAB provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on various energy-related policies and activities.

8/17/2026

New Motor Vehicle Sales, June 2026

In June 2026, 190,167 new motor vehicles were sold in Canada, representing a 7.3% increase from the same month in the previous year, and a 9.1% increase in dollar terms compared to the same period last year.

8/17/2026

Consumer Price Index, July 2026

The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0% year over year in July, with a 0.3% increase on a seasonally adjusted monthly basis.

8/17/2026

BSMI Ensures Rigorous Safety of Portable Rechargeable Electrical Appliances

Following reports of recalls in the US involving rechargeable hand warmers due to lithium battery overheating, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) posted relevant safety guidelines for portable rechargeable electrical appliances on August 6. The guidelines aim to ensure rigorous safety standards for these devices.