USITC terminates Section 337 investigation into video-capable computers and displays

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 48, in which the presiding administrative law judge granted a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on arbitration agreements. The investigation, covering certain video-capable laptop and desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof, is terminated.

USITC finds reasonable indication of injury in welded stainless steel pipe from India, Turkey and UAE

The USITC determines there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe from India, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, provided for in HTS subheadings 7305.31.60, 7306.11.00 and 7306.40.50, alleged to be sold at less than fair value and, for India and Turkey, alleged to be subsidized. The investigations are AD/CVD Nos. 701-TA-800-801 and 731-TA-1796-1798 (Preliminary), instituted July 15, 2026, with the Commission's views in USITC Publication 5789. The Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of the investigations.

USITC reviews in part final initial determination in Section 337 mobile electronic devices investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding Administrative Law Judge in the Section 337 investigation Certain Mobile Electronic Devices, which found a violation of section 337 as to a certain asserted patent and no violation as to other asserted patents. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review, and from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice. The notice does not state the schedule dates, the products or companies involved, or any remedy.

USTR amends four Section 301 China product exclusions to conform to USITC HTSUS changes

USTR is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation, after the USITC implemented changes to HTSUS statistical reporting categories effective July 1, 2026. The conforming amendments in the Annex to the notice are effective as of July 1, 2026. CBP will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.

CBP seeks comments on advance rule for heightened import supply chain disclosures

CBP issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking stating it is considering amending its regulations to require greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States, including information on the parties involved in importation, technical solutions for tracing supply chains, and foreign export documentation that foreign exporters must submit to their customs authority before export to the United States. CBP says the proposals aim to detect and interdict illicit importations, especially goods illegally transshipped to evade U.S. customs and trade laws. Comments are due on or before December 1, 2026, under docket number USCBP-2026-1058.

CITT finds no injury in oil and gas well casing from Austria inquiry NQ-2026-001

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found in inquiry NQ-2026-001 that dumping of certain oil and gas well casing originating in or exported from Austria has not caused injury and is not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry, so anti-dumping duties will not be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants were Algoma Tubes Inc., Tenaris Global Services (Canada) Inc. and Hydril Canadian Company LP, collectively Tenaris Canada. The Tribunal will issue its reasons on September 16, 2026.

CITT initiates preliminary injury inquiry into truck and bus tires from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-005) into a complaint by the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. that certain truck and bus tires from China are being dumped and subsidized, following the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under SIMA. The Tribunal will determine on October 30, 2026 whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury, retardation or a threat of injury. If so, the CBSA will continue its investigations and make preliminary determinations by November 30, 2026.

Finance Canada schedules Minister Champagne announcement on lowering everyday costs

Canada's Department of Finance and National Revenue states that Minister François-Philippe Champagne will make an announcement on September 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. as part of the government's efforts to help Canadian families and businesses lower everyday costs. The notice does not state what measure will be announced. Media must register by contacting mediare@fin.gc.ca and arrive by 1:00 p.m.

USITC institutes five-year review of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a five-year review on September 1, 2026, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties must respond by October 1, 2026, to be assured of consideration, and comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed by November 16, 2026.

USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into certain mobile devices over '369 patent

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed July 28, 2026, as amended August 14, 2026, by GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order after the investigation.

USTR seeks comments and sets public hearing on Russia's WTO commitments

USTR requests public comments for its annual report to Congress on Russia's implementation of its WTO obligations, with written comments, requests to testify and written testimony due October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, under Docket Number USTR-2026-0497. USTR will hold a public hearing at its offices at 1724 F Street NW, Rooms 1 & 2, Washington, DC, on October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

USITC institutes five-year reviews of polyethylene retail carrier bags from six countries

The USITC instituted five-year reviews on September 1, 2026, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on polyethylene retail carrier bags from Vietnam and the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties must respond to the notice by October 1, 2026, to be assured of consideration, and comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed by November 16, 2026.

CITT initiates expiry review of upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-006) of its September 2, 2021 finding in inquiry NQ-2021-002 on certain upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam, to determine whether expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing and injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will determine no later than January 28, 2027 whether there is a likelihood of resumed or continued dumping or subsidizing; if positive, the Tribunal will decide no later than July 7, 2027 whether that is likely to result in injury. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

OFAC adds persons to the SDN List

OFAC is publishing the names of one or more persons placed on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List after determining that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property of these persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The action was issued on August 26, 2026.

Trump issues Proclamation 11059 increasing beef TRQ in-quota quantity by 300,000 mt for 2026

President Trump issued Proclamation 11059 on August 26, 2026, increasing the 2026 aggregate in-quota quantity for certain beef products described in Additional U.S. Note 3 of Chapter 2 of the HTSUS by 300,000 mt, allocated entirely to "other countries or areas."

Global Affairs Canada sets EV import quota rules for China-origin vehicles under Serial No. 1168

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Importers Serial No. 1168 that imports of electric vehicles originating in China under Import Control List items 195(1) to (3), classified in tariff items 8702.20.10 through 8704.90.00 or a Chapter 99 tariff item, require a shipment-specific import permit and are administered under a first-come, first-served quota, with 24,500 vehicles available for the second period of Quota Year 1 from September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, plus unused volumes from the first period. Eligible EVs enter at a most-favoured-nation rate of 6.1%, and importers must be Canadian residents that are EV original equipment manufacturers or their appointed Canadian-resident agents.

CBP publishes Rail Electronic Export Manifest final rule requiring advance electronic manifests

CBP published the Rail Electronic Export Manifest Final Rule on August 26, 2026, requiring advance submission of electronic rail export manifests in the Automated Commercial Environment's Electronic Export Manifest system. The rule makes EEM mandatory for electronic rail manifest processing, moving beyond the current EEM Pilot. The notice does not state an effective date or compliance deadline.

CBP seizes 875 counterfeit jewelry pieces from Hong Kong shipment in Indianapolis

CBP officers at Indianapolis' express consignment facility seized a shipment from Hong Kong containing 875 pieces of jewelry and five designer handbags bearing suspected Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace, Gucci, Tiffany & Company, Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels trademarks, deemed inauthentic by CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise. The shipment, headed to a residence in Georgia, was seized on August 18 for bearing counterfeit versions of registered and recorded trademarks; CBP states the items would have had a combined manufacturer's suggested retail price of over $3.7 million had they been genuine.

Finance Canada announces $7.5 billion package of tariff support measures for workers and businesses

Canada's Department of Finance announced a $7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, on top of nearly $25 billion in supports implemented over the past 18 months. Effective September 2026, the Regional Tariff Response Initiative receives $1.5 billion more, with the cap on non-repayable contributions rising from $1 million to $3 million and liquidity support of up to $2 million. The package also adds a $500 million BDC liquidity stream, the Canada Strong Diversification Fund with $2 billion, $3.5 billion in Rapid Response Supports for Workers and Employers, and expanded terms for the $10 billion Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility.

Finance Canada lists U.S. dairy, honey and molasses products subject to counter-tariffs from September 8, 2026

Finance Canada says dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on U.S. goods take effect September 8

Canada's Department of Finance says dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs responding to newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods will take effect on September 8, following a virtual meeting between Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne and provincial and territorial finance ministers. Minister Champagne said a major support package will soon be announced to help businesses maintain liquidity and support Canadian workers, and invited provincial and territorial ministers to provide input on proposed countermeasures, implicated products, and supports. The meeting also covered the suspension of trade negotiations with the United States, internal trade barriers, Buy Canadian initiatives and export market diversification.

CBSA amends description of tariff item 8507.60.20 in the Customs Tariff

The Canada Border Services Agency states in Customs Notice 26-21 that the 2026-1 amendment to the Customs Tariff 2026 changes the description of tariff item 8507.60.20, effective August 6, 2026, replacing "electrically-powered motorcycles" with "motorcycles or cycles with an electric motor". The change is marked by a change bar in the PDF version of the Tariff, by the number 1 in the change column of the Access files, and not at all in the HTML version. Importers holding a tariff classification advance ruling should review Tariff Amendment T2026-1 and, if the new description affects the ruling, submit a ruling request to the CBSA office that issued it for validation.

Finance Canada ministers to announce Canadian response to U.S. tariffs at August 25 press conference

Canada's Department of Finance states that the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, along with Ministers Mélanie Joly, Patty Hajdu and Evan Solomon, will hold a joint press conference on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 to announce new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs. A background technical briefing for media is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. that day, with the site visit at 10:30 a.m. and the press conference at 11:00 a.m. in Ottawa. The announcement does not state which measures, products or tariff lines will be covered.

CBSA clarifies TRQ import permit process for goods entered into customs bonded warehouses

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-20 that goods subject to tariff rate quotas entered into a customs bonded warehouse must have a valid shipment-specific import permit issued by Global Affairs Canada to be accounted for at the "within access" rate of duty, and that the permit's validity period must cover the date the goods exit the warehouse. The notice says this is a clarification of existing application, not a change in policy, and applies to all goods subject to TRQs.

CBSA initiates dumping and subsidy investigations into paperboard cups and containers from China

The CBSA initiated investigations on August 17, 2026 into whether paperboard cups and containers from producers operating in or exporting from China are being dumped, subsidized, or both, following a complaint by Great Pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership. The CITT will hold a preliminary injury inquiry and issue its decision by October 16, 2026, while the CBSA will make preliminary dumping and subsidy decisions by November 16, 2026. A statement of reasons will be posted on the CBSA website within 15 days of the launch.

MOFCOM Announcement No. 36 of 2026: Daicel succeeds Polyplastics' antidumping duty rates on POM copolymer

MOFCOM Announcement No. 36 of 2026 provides that DAICEL CORPORATION succeeds to the 35.5% antidumping duty rate and other rights and obligations of POLYPLASTICS CO., LTD., and DAICEL HPP TAIWAN CO., LTD. succeeds to the 3.8% rate of POLYPLASTICS TAIWAN CO., LTD., in the antidumping measure on POM copolymer originating in the United States, the EU, the Taiwan region and Japan, effective August 21, 2026. Exports made under the name POLYPLASTICS CO., LTD. are subject to the 35.5% rate for "other Japanese companies", and exports under the name POLYPLASTICS TAIWAN CO., LTD. to the 32.6% rate for "other Taiwan region companies".

CBSA announces closure of East Farnham, Quebec highway sufferance warehouse

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-18 that, effective August 10, 2026, the company at 100, Leon Paul, East Farnham, Quebec surrendered its "BW" type highway sufferance warehouse license, and CBSA has decided not to advertise for a new highway sufferance warehouse at this port. As a result, effective August 10, 2026, all bonded highway carriers transporting commercial freight for clearance at the East Farnham, Quebec port of entry must declare at another highway sufferance warehouse. Questions go to Superintendent Michel Dubois at the Stanstead office.

CBSA announces closure of St-Cesaire, Quebec highway sufferance warehouse

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-19 that, effective August 10, 2026, the company at 2500, chemin St-François, St-Cesaire, Quebec surrendered its "BW" type highway sufferance warehouse licence, and CBSA has decided not to advertise for a new highway sufferance warehouse at this port. As a result, effective August 10, 2026, all bonded highway carriers transporting commercial freight for clearance at the St-Cesaire, Quebec port of entry must declare at another highway sufferance warehouse.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in wheat gluten dumping case from Italy, Poland and the UK

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined on August 18, 2026, in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-003, that there is a reasonable indication that dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom has caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of a dumping investigation under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigation and issue a preliminary determination by September 17, 2026.

CITT initiates preliminary injury inquiry into paperboard cups and containers from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-004) into a complaint by Great Pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership (Genpak) of Mississauga, Ontario, that it has suffered injury from the dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China, following the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). On October 16, 2026, the Tribunal will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation, or threaten to cause injury; if so, CBSA will continue its investigations and make preliminary determinations by November 16, 2026.

CITT continues order on oil country tubular goods from China after expiry review RR-2025-005

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal continued its December 10, 2020 order on the dumping and subsidizing of oil country tubular goods from China, following expiry review RR-2025-005, finding that expiry of the order was likely to result in injury. The Canada Border Services Agency will therefore continue to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these goods. The order was originally made in expiry review RR-2019-005.

MOFCOM keeps antidumping duties on single-mode optical fiber from India for five years

MOFCOM Announcement No. 35 of 2026 states that, from August 14, 2026, antidumping duties continue for five years on single-mode optical fiber from India under tariff line 90011000, at the same rates set in Announcements No. 56 of 2014 and No. 29 of 2020: 7.4% for Sterlite Technologies Limited, 11.4% for Birla Furukawa Fibre Optics Limited, 24.5% for Corning Technologies India Private Limited, 30.6% for Aksh Optifibre Limited and Finolex Cables Limited, and 24.5% for other Indian companies. The expiry review found that dumping and injury to China's single-mode optical fiber industry would likely continue or recur if the measure were terminated.

CBSA to close Remote Area Border Crossing Program on December 1, 2026, replacing it with telephone reporting

The Canada Border Services Agency states that the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program will close on December 1, 2026, and that travellers entering Canada through remote areas of northern Ontario or from the Northwest Angle into southern Manitoba must then report to the CBSA at a port of entry or a designated telephone reporting site. Telephone reporting will be introduced in the Northwest Angle Area, Pigeon River through to and including Lake of the Woods, the Canadian shore of Lake Superior, Sault Ste. Marie (upper lock system) and Cockburn Island. Active RABC permits have been extended and remain valid until 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2026.

CBP seizes 300 counterfeit Audemars Piguet watches in Louisville

CBP states that on July 31 its officers at the Port of Louisville, Kentucky intercepted a shipment from Hong Kong containing 300 Audemars Piguet watches, which CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise deemed inauthentic; the watches were seized for bearing counterfeit versions of registered and recorded trademarks. CBP says the shipment was headed for a residence in Houston and would have had a combined manufacturer's suggested retail price of over $43 million had the watches been genuine.

CBP seizes nearly $4 million in counterfeit MLB, Nike, Louis Vuitton and Jaguar goods at Houston airport

CBP states that officers from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Trade Enforcement Team seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods, including fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems, with a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of $3.7 million. Most shipments originated from China and were destined for locations both within and outside the United States. CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise deemed the items inauthentic, and they were seized for bearing counterfeit versions of registered and recorded trademarks.

CBP Office of Field Operations launches OFO Strategy 2026-2030

CBP's Office of Field Operations unveiled the "OFO Strategy 2026-2030," a roadmap setting four goals for its ports-of-entry operations: national security, economic security, integration and workforce cultivation. The strategy covers intelligence-based targeting, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, modernization of port infrastructure and technology, and industry awareness. CBP states that in Fiscal Year 2025 OFO processed approximately 380 million travelers and $3.6 trillion in import cargo.

MOFCOM adds U.S. firm Compliance Testing LLC to countermeasure list over FCC measures

MOFCOM opens national security investigation into imported printing and copying office equipment with foreign system software

MOFCOM Announcement No. 33 of 2026 states that, from August 5, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce has initiated an investigation into national security interests in foreign trade covering imported office equipment with printing and copying functions that runs foreign system software, defined as driver and embedded software developed, tested or maintained by foreign individuals or entities. The investigation is opened under Articles 41 and 42 of the Foreign Trade Law and will examine import volumes, dependence on foreign goods, technology and services, the state of domestic industry and the effect of relevant foreign government policies.

CBSA applies 25% provisional safeguard surtax to certain wood cabinets and vanities

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-17 that, effective July 31, 2026, certain wood cabinets and vanities and their subassemblies imported into Canada for commercial purposes are subject to a 25% surtax on value for duty under the Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order, for a period of up to 200 days while the CITT conducts a safeguard inquiry.

China's MOFCOM adds six U.S. entities to countermeasure list over Xinjiang sanctions

MOFCOM Order No. 2 of 2026, issued August 5, 2026, adds six U.S. entities to China's countermeasure list and prohibits organizations and individuals within China from conducting transactions or cooperation with them. The listed entities are Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., Stratum Reservoir, LLC., Altana Technologies, Inc., the Responsible Business Alliance, Verite Group, Inc. and Human Rights in China. MOFCOM states the entities assisted or supported U.S. sanctions related to Xinjiang, and cites the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law and its implementing rules.