🤖Request for Comments on Robotics and Industrial Machinery Imports
On September 2, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of robotics and industrial machinery. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (Section 232). Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.
Learn More🩺Notice for Public Comments on Section 232 Investigation of Medical Imports
On September 2, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment including devices. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (Section 232). Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.
Learn More🚫Barrio 18 Designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist
The Department of State has designated Barrio 18 as a specially designated global terrorist under Executive Order 13224. This designation indicates that the group poses a significant risk to U.S. nationals and the nation's security, foreign policy, and economy, allowing for blocking measures without prior notice to individuals in the U.S.
Learn More🚫Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation
The Department of State has officially designated Barrio 18, also known as Calle 18, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization based on criteria defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation follows a thorough review process involving key governmental figures and will be published in the Federal Register, taking effect immediately upon publication.
Learn More📱Executive Order 14350 Extends TikTok Enforcement Delay
Executive Order 14350 extends the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act concerning TikTok. It prevents the Department of Justice from imposing penalties on entities for noncompliance during this period. Additionally, the order clarifies the authority of enforcement, emphasizing national security interests and setting guidelines for upcoming compliance actions.
Learn More🚫DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Syria
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status. The designation of Syria is set to expire on September 30, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Syria no longer continues to meet the conditions for the designation for Temporary Protected Status. The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation of Syria as required by statute. This termination is effective November 21, 2025. After November 21, 2025, nationals of Syria (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Syria) who have been granted Temporary Protected Status under Syria's designation will no longer have Temporary Protected Status.
Learn More⚠️Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Business Implications
The Department of State has officially designated Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata'ib al-Imam Ali as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. This action follows consultations with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury and will be published in the Federal Register, effective upon publication.
Learn More✈️Hungary's ESTA Changes Boost Business Travel Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the U.S. Department of State, is normalizing Hungary's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) travel authorization validity period, and changing the eligibility for citizens or nationals of Hungary traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to the United States. This announcement reverses the 2023 DHS determination to reduce the ESTA travel authorization validity period for travel by citizens or nationals of Hungary from two years to one year, and to limit the validity of an ESTA for citizens or nationals of Hungary to a single use for ESTA applications. DHS is making these changes because Hungary has addressed the vulnerabilities that led to earlier ESTA restrictions.
Learn More🚗New Tariff Process for Automobile Parts Under Section 232 Regulations
On March 26, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10908, "Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into The United States" (Automobile Proclamation). The Automobile Proclamation required the Secretary of Commerce to establish a process for including additional automobile parts articles for passenger vehicles and light trucks within the scope of the tariffs imposed by the President in the Automobile Proclamation. This interim final rule (IFR) establishes the requisite process.
Learn More🚢Nomination Solicitation for U.S. Maritime Advisory Committee
DOT solicits nominations for membership to serve on the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), which is intended to advise the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to the U.S. maritime transportation system and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system.
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