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Oct 8Thu
  1. USTR · Press Releases40

    USTR invokes USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism for review of alleged workers' rights denial at GLM Components Mexico

    USTR has invoked the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism and asked Mexico to review whether workers at GLM Components Mexico, S.A. de C.V., an auto parts facility in Puebla, Mexico, are being denied freedom of association and collective bargaining. The action follows a September 8, 2026 RRM petition from the Sindicato Regeneración Nacional de Trabajadores y Empleados de la República Mexicana "Morenas" and an Interagency Labor Committee determination of sufficient, credible evidence. The Trade Representative has directed the Secretary of the Treasury to suspend liquidation of unliquidated entries of goods from the GLM Components facility.

Oct 7Wed
Oct 6Tue
  1. Federal Register · USTR7

    USTR continues Section 301 actions on China technology transfer, IP and innovation

    USTR published a Federal Register notice titled "Continuation of Actions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation," continuing the Section 301 actions in that investigation. The notice text was not available; the Federal Register page returned only an automated-access notice, so the document does not state which products, HTS codes, rates or effective dates are covered.

  2. Federal Register · USTR0

    USTR issues conforming amendment to a Section 301 product exclusion for China

    USTR published a notice of conforming amendment to a product exclusion in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The notice text was not available; the Federal Register page returned an automated-access notice, so the excluded products, HTS codes, rates and effective date are not stated here.

Oct 3Sat
  1. Federal Register · USTR22

    USTR seeks comments and sets public hearing on USMCA operation ahead of 2027 joint review

    USTR is commencing a public consultation process in advance of the 2027 annual joint review meeting of the USMCA and, as directed by Congress, is seeking public comments on the operation of the Agreement and providing notice of a public hearing. Written comments and requests to appear at the hearing are due January 12, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST, and a request to appear must include a summary of testimony. The date and location of the 2027 public hearing will be published on USTR's website, and post-hearing rebuttal comments are due seven calendar days after the last day of the hearing at 11:59 p.m.

Oct 2Fri
  1. USTR · Press Releases26

    USTR seeks public comment on 2027 joint review of USMCA

    USTR announced a public consultation process in advance of the 2027 joint review of the USMCA, and states that, as directed by Congress, it is seeking public comments on the operation of the agreement. USTR will also convene a public hearing, with the date and location to be published on ustr.gov. Comments are due January 12, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST, and requests to appear at the hearing and summaries of testimony must be received by the same deadline.

  2. USTR · Press Releases10

    USTR announces U.S., Mexico and Argentina statement on forced labor in supply chains

    USTR states that the Trade Ministers of the United States, Mexico and Argentina agreed to issue a statement on eliminating forced labor in global supply chains on the margins of the G20 Trade Ministerial. Ambassador Jamieson Greer said he applauds his colleagues from Mexico and Argentina and called on all countries to work toward eradicating forced labor from global supply chains. The announcement does not state any product, HTS code, rate or effective date.

Sep 28Mon
  1. Supply Chain Dive34

    U.S.-China Board of Trade proposes reduced tariffs on non-sensitive goods

    The U.S.-China Board of Trade has recommended reduced tariff treatment for non-sensitive goods covering roughly $30 billion in imports for each country, the Trump Administration announced. USTR Jamieson Greer said the arrangement covers about 30 percent of U.S. exports to China, including agricultural products and medical devices, and U.S. imports of household goods, toys and other products generally not imported from other countries. The White House documentation did not specify reduction amounts or an implementation date, and the terms of reference state future duty reductions will be determined and implemented in accordance with each side's domestic legal processes.

Sep 27Sun
  1. White House · Releases42

    White House releases U.S.-China "30-for-30" lists of products recommended for reduced tariff treatment

    The White House released on September 27, 2026, "30-FOR-30" lists of U.S. products for import into China and Chinese products for import into the United States that the two countries will consider for reduced tariff treatment on a reciprocal basis, consistent with their respective domestic laws and processes. The release does not name the products, HTS codes, rates or an effective date.

Sep 22Tue
Sep 20Sun
  1. Federal Register · Presidential Documents55

    President directs removal of Canadian origin items from federal civil procurement

    A presidential memorandum of September 16, 2026 directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps permitted by law to remove or make non-available Canadian origin items in the Federal civil procurement system where warranted. The memorandum cites Canada's "Buy Canadian" preferences and provincial limits on U.S. companies, and says Canadian companies have preferential access to U.S. procurement covered under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, which it states amounts to over $280 billion annually.

Sep 16Wed
  1. White House · Presidential Actions40

    White House memorandum directs removal of Canadian-origin items from federal civil procurement

    The White House issued a presidential memorandum directing the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps permitted by law to remove or make non-available Canadian-origin items from the Federal civil procurement system, and to notify agencies of domestic alternatives. The memorandum cites Canada's "Buy Canadian" policy and provincial procurement limits on U.S. companies, and notes Canadian companies' access to U.S. procurement covered under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, which it states amounts to over $280 billion annually.

Sep 14Mon
  1. Federal Register · USITC67

    USITC makes final affirmative injury determinations on rebar from Bulgaria, Egypt and Vietnam

    The USITC determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Egypt and Vietnam, provided for in HTSUS 7213.10.00, 7214.20.00 and 7228.30.80, that Commerce found to be sold at less than fair value and, for Egypt and Vietnam, subsidized. The determinations were made under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-769-770 and 731-TA-1752-1754 (Final) and filed on September 11, 2026. Commissioners Thanhauser and Foley did not participate.

    Why it matters: The affirmative injury determinations cover rebar from Bulgaria, Egypt and Vietnam classified in HTSUS 7213.10.00, 7214.20.00 and 7228.30.80, clearing the way for AD/CVD orders on those entries.

Sep 13Sun
  1. Federal Register · USTR15

    USTR requests comments on foreign trade barriers for the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report

    USTR, through the Trade Policy Staff Committee, requests comments to help identify significant foreign barriers to or distortions of U.S. exports of goods and services and U.S. foreign direct investment for inclusion in the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. USTR will also consider responses as part of its annual review of the operation and effectiveness of all U.S. trade agreements in force covering telecommunications products and services. Comments are due October 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, and USTR prefers submissions through Regulations.gov under docket number USTR-2026-0498.

Sep 9Wed
  1. Federal Register · Presidential Documents17

    Executive Order 14425 directs review of rancher regulations and possible mandatory beef country-of-origin labeling

    Executive Order 14425 of September 4, 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. Trade Representative, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report to the President within 90 days assessing agency regulations, guidance and policies affecting ranchers and recommending action on financial viability and market access.

Sep 1Tue
  1. Federal Register · USTR62

    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.

Aug 31Mon
  1. Federal Register · USTR12

    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.