The agency seeks to restrict carbon emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule under which the Consumer Product Safety Commission would tighten carbon monoxide emissions…
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Tariff Suspension for Ukrainian Steel Extended an Extra Year
Commerce secretary supports the extension of the presidential proclamation. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced that tariffs on Ukrainian steel will be suspended for an additional year.…
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West Coast Ports Temporarily Shut Down During Labor Negotiations
Expired contract leads to labor interruptions in Los Angeles and Long Beach. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), a representative for West Coast port workers, announced last week that…
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Research Firm Subpoenaed to Testify on Illegal Primate Trading
Laboratory required to testify in DOJ case of a macaque smuggling ring. Charles River Laboratories stated that it received a subpoena from the Department of Justice (DOJ), requiring…
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Treasury Sanctions Russian Metals and Mining
Similar regulations are imposed by other G7 members. The Department of the Treasury announced a new determination last week that sanctions and blocks the import of Russian metals…
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U.S. Trade Deficit at Record High
Commerce Department reports that imports are up, and exports down. Data recently released by the Commerce Department showed that the American trade deficit rose 12.2 percent in 2022,…
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FCC Bans Huawei and ZTE Devices
Commission cites national security concerns. On Friday, Commissioner Brendan Carr announced that the Federal Communications Commissioner is banning the sale and import of new telecommunications devices produced by…
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President Meets with G7 Leaders in Europe
Supporting Ukraine in the midst of domestic stress. President Joe Biden began his trip to Europe last weekend, meeting with the Group of Seven (G-7) nations in Germany…
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President Declares Two Year Solar Tariff Exemption
Unfreezes imports after federal investigation. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Monday, declaring a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.…
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President Invokes Defense Act for Baby Formula
Administration authorizes flights from overseas with imports. The president’s administration has invoked the Defense Production Act to increase the production of baby formula. The White House reported the…
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