🚗U.S. Notice on Tariff Modifications Under New EU Framework Agreement
On August 21, 2025, the United States and the European Union announced agreement on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (Framework Agreement). On September 5, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14346, Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements, finding that it is necessary and appropriate to implement the tariff modifications described in that Framework Agreement. Executive Order 14346 also directed and authorized the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to take the necessary and appropriate steps to implement any current or forthcoming trade and security framework agreements between a foreign trading partner and the United States. This notice amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to implement the elements of the Framework Agreement that adjust tariffs on certain articles that are products of the European Union, including automobiles and automobile parts subject to tariffs under Proclamation 10908, Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States, as amended, and unavailable natural resources (including cork), all aircraft and aircraft parts, and generic pharmaceuticals and their ingredients and chemical precursors.
Learn More🌱Regulations on Salable Quantities of Spearmint Oil for 2025-2026
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon and parts of Nevada and Utah (Far West) for the 2025- 2026 marketing year.
Learn More🍏Submission for OMB Review of Food Assistance Program Requirements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request for the Waivers and State Plans (WiSP) application. This new requirement streamlines the process for State agencies to request program waivers and submit plans for food assistance programs, including WIC, FMNP, and SFMNP. Comments on this collection are invited to enhance its utility and reduce respondent burden.
Learn More🥦Update on SNAP Staple Food Requirements for Retailers
In response to section 765 of the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2017 and subsequently enacted appropriations, this rule proposes to codify a new framework for determining distinct staple food varieties and accessory foods (such as snacks, desserts, and foods meant to complement or supplement meals, which do not themselves count as staple foods) for purposes of meeting the staple food requirements for retailer participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The rulemaking is necessary to implement the codified stocking requirements of the Agricultural Act of 2014, which increased the minimum number of staple food varieties and perishables SNAP retailers must carry. A summary of this notice of proposed rulemaking is posted on regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FNS- 2025-0018.
Learn More🥚FDA Notice on Shell Egg Production and Safety Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🦌Information Collection Notice on Zoonotic Disease Risk in Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comments on an information collection regarding human-deer interactions related to SARS-CoV-2. This effort, authorized under federal wildlife services regulations, aims to assess risks and behaviors that may lead to disease spillover, impacting wildlife management and public health strategies.
Learn More🚚Notice of Renewal for National Grain Car Council Charter
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that the Surface Transportation Board (Board) intends to renew the charter of the National Grain Car Council (NGCC or Council).
Learn More🏦RUS Electric Borrowers
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), published a final rule with comment in the Federal Register on July 18, 2025, to revise its Accounting Requirements for RUS Electric Borrowers. These changes incorporate the guidance communicated with RUS Bulletin 1767B-1A and include adding new utility plant categories, adding new accounts to the Uniform System of Accounts (USoA), deleting obsolete accounts, and providing clarifying instructions and definitions for the new accounts. These changes provide uniformity and consistency for all RUS awardees. Through this action, RUS is confirming the final rule as it was published.
Learn More🍯Special Agricultural Safeguard Measures for Blended Syrups
After reviewing the volume of imports of blended syrups described in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), the Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has determined that the yearly special safeguard trigger level has been met and a special safeguard duty will be imposed effective from the date of this notification through September 30, 2025.
Learn More📊Implications of NASS Data Collection Requirements for Businesses
The Department of Agriculture is seeking approval for new data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act, focusing on data security requirements for accessing confidential agricultural data. This includes enhancements to the application process for researchers and implications for compliance with federal identity verification protocols.
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