Vehicles are being imported through Mexico. Representatives Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, and two of their colleagues have requested that President Biden’s administration increase tariffs…
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U.S. Restricts Imports from Chinese Companies Using Forced Labor
Three companies in Xinjiang accused of forcing Uyghur people to work. The United States added three more Chinese companies to its list of restricted imports this week, in…
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USDA Deputy Secretary to Lead Trade Mission to Angola
Agricultural officials seek to increase food trade between countries. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small will be leading America’s first-ever agribusiness trade mission to…
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FTC Announces Refund Process for DreamCloud Mattress Buyers
A claims process is available via the commission website. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently introduced a claims process for consumers who purchased DreamCloud mattresses and were influenced…
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EPA Proposes Rule on Portable Gas Generators
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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