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The U.S. government has approved Venture Steel, Inc.'s request for subzone status within Foreign-Trade Zone 7 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, enabling the company to expand its operations and take advantage of tax incentives and streamlined customs procedures.
The US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission have determined that revoking antidumping duties on Chinese vertical shaft engines would likely lead to continued dumping and subsidies, causing material injury to the US industry, so the duties will continue.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that Indian producers/exporters of stainless steel flanges sold these products in the U.S. at prices lower than their normal value during the review period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that light-walled rectangular pipe and tube (LWRPT) imports from Mexico were sold at a price lower than their normal value in the U.S. market during the review period, resulting in a potential antidumping duty assessment.
The U.S. Trade Representative's office has extended the deadline for determining the adequacy of antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on certain linear hydraulic cylinders and parts from Canada, the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Mexico
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty administrative reviews for Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from Malaysia and Boltless Steel Shelving Units from Vietnam, excluding these products from review for Malaysia and Vietnam, respectively.
The IRS proposes new regulations that would restrict refundable Federal income tax credits to qualified aliens, affecting credits like the adoption tax credit, American opportunity tax credit, child tax credit, and earned income credit, as mandated by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released proposed regulations under Section 250 of the Internal Revenue Code, providing guidance on income excluded from deduction-eligible income for domestic corporations, specifically income from the sale or disposition of intangible property and other depreciable assets.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed new regulations that would alter rules for single-employer defined benefit pension plans, specifically the target normal cost and funding target. The changes aim to align with statutory amendments that have not yet been incorporated into the current regulations.
The U.S. Department of Labor is eliminating the need for states to utilize their own staff to deliver Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services, instead allowing states to adopt the most efficient and cost-effective staffing model for their needs.
The state of California has issued an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration in response to the 2026 Los Palos Incident, effective August 14, 2026
The state of Nebraska has issued an administrative disaster declaration for a rural area affected by wildfires, effective August 14, 2026
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands has issued an Administrative disaster declaration for a rural area affected by Super Typhoon Bavi on August 14, 2026.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the State of Wisconsin, primarily due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding, which occurred on June 30, 2026.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Michigan, primarily due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding, which was initially issued on June 30, 2026.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has updated its methodology for establishing, reviewing, and modifying small business size standards, and is now accepting comments on the revised methodology, which was published in the Federal Register.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on proposed changes to size standards for 338 industry groups and industries, aiming to better reflect the competitive markets in which small businesses operate.
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The World Bank Group has appointed Juan Carlos Alvarez as the Country Manager for Trinidad and Tobago, where he will oversee the group's institutions, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), effective immediately.
The President of the United States made remarks at a meeting with innovators and entrepreneurs at the White House, discussing the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and job creation.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken action against Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of Alameda Research, and Alameda Research and FTX co-founder, following an investigation into his activities
Statistics Canada has released a technical reference guide for clean technologies and the Survey of Environmental Goods and Services.
Data on the monthly credit aggregates for June 2026 are now available.
Data tables for Employment Insurance (EI) statistics have been updated to June 2026, with revisions made to the EI series back to January 2023 to reflect seasonal patterns and geographical improvements.
Urban transit ridership increased by 3.3% in June 2026, reaching 129.0 million passenger trips, marking the first year-over-year increase since April 2025.
Environmental exposures such as air pollution, extreme heat and cold, and limited green space are known to affect health, with risk changing when people move residences.
The total value of investment in building construction decreased by $109.7 million, or 0.5%, to $23.2 billion in June 2026.
Consolidated consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (Usaid)
The euro area experienced an annual inflation rate of 2.9% in July 2026, a slight increase from 2.8% in June, and a notable jump from 2.0% in July 2025. European Union annual inflation also rose to 3.0% in July 2026, up from 2.9% in June.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a new research project to assess the safety of edible insects and other novel foods, following a request from the European Commission.
Monthly balance of payments in the euro area: June 2026.
A notice published in the Official Journal of Colombia provides relief to individuals affected by the earthquake, allowing them to take advantage of certain remedies that were previously time-barred due to the natural disaster.
HKEX 2026 Interim Results
□ Total household loans outstanding increased by 25.9 trillion won in Q2 2026 to 2.019.8 trillion Won as of the end of June, with household credits totalling 1.891.3 trillion and merchandise credits 128.5 trillion...
Total household credits outstanding in South Korea increased by 25.9 trillion KRW in Q2 2026, marking a significant growth in the country's household credit market.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a 60-day exemption to Palisades Energy, LLC, allowing Operations personnel to use less restrictive work hour limitations.
The US Department of Commerce has made determinations regarding the importation of silicon metal from Australia and Norway, with some countries facing tariffs and others being exempt.
The US Customs and Border Protection agency has announced determinations regarding the importation of light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from China, Mexico, South Korea, and Turkey.
Ayr Energy, Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 16, 2026, alleging violations of trade laws due to the importation of transformers and components by a foreign entity, threatening to destroy or substantially injure the U.S. industry.
The US government has filed a proposed final judgment and competitive impact statement against CRH PLC, alleging antitrust concerns and seeking to resolve the matter through a settlement
The advisory board of Meta Platforms, Inc. has scheduled a meeting to discuss recent developments in the company's virtual reality technology, with the meeting to take place on March 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting nominations for the World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), which advises on health and compensation matters for first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded approximately $15 million to the Ministry of Health Zambia for the next five years to support the country's national HIV response, with the goal of transitioning the program to the host government by 2030.
HRSA is requesting public comment on a proposed data collection project for the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before submitting the information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
HRSA is requesting public comment on the extension of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Health Professions Student Loan Program, Loans for Disadvantaged Students Program, Primary Care Loan Program, and Nursing Student Loan Program, with OMB approval required.
HRSA is seeking public comment on a proposed data collection project, the Voluntary Partner Survey on HRSA Customer Service, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before submitting an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
GNT USA, LLC. has submitted a petition to the FDA, proposing changes to color additive regulations to allow the safe use of safflower extract in various foods, in line with good manufacturing practices
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to allow the use of chromium DL-methionine chelate in cattle feed, following a petition from Zinpro Corp. regarding the nutritional benefits of chromium for cattle.
The US Food and Drug Administration has submitted a petition by the International Association of Color Manufacturers, seeking to modify its color additive regulations to allow the safe use of acetone as a solvent in carrot oil production, while also proposing limits on heavy metals and secondary names for the oil.
The US Food and Drug Administration has filed a petition by Gardenia Blue Interest Group, seeking to expand the safe use of gardenia blue in various foods and lower arsenic specifications in gardenia blue, a color additive.