🌍Notice of United States-Colombia Environmental Affairs Council Meeting
The U.S. Department of State and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that the parties to the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) intend to hold the second meeting of the Environmental Affairs Council (Council) established under Chapter 18 (Environment) of the TPA as well as the second meeting of the United States-Colombia Environmental Cooperation Commission (Commission) established under the United States-Colombia Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA), on September 5, 2025. The Council will review implementation of Chapter 18 of the TPA, and the Commission will review implementation of the ECA. During the Council and Commission meetings, Members will discuss the progress made in implementing Chapter 18 commitments and the impacts of environmental cooperation. The Commission will also review possible future environmental cooperation. More information on the Council and Commission is included below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All interested persons are invited to attend the Council and Commission joint public session in person beginning at 3:30 p.m. Bogota, Colombia time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) on September 5, 2025, in Bogota, Colombia, or submit written comments or suggestions in advance regarding Chapter 18 of the TPA and the ECA. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and present views and comments on the issues the public considers relevant to the Council and Commission's work. In preparing comments, submitters are encouraged to refer to Chapter 18 of the TPA and the ECA (available at Current Trade Agreements With Environmental Chapters--United States Department of State). Instructions for submitting comments are provided below under ADDRESSES.
Learn More📜Public Hearing on Russia's WTO Implementation and Comments Request
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on Russia's implementation of its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This notice includes the schedule for the submission of comments and a public hearing.
Learn More📦USMCA Panel Decision on Softwood Lumber
On July 21, 2025 the Binational Panel issued its Decision in the matter of Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2017-2018 (Secretariat File Number: USA-CDA-2020-10.12-02). The Binational Panel affirmed in part and remanded in part the Department of Commerce's Final Determination.
Learn More🏺Proposal to Extend Cultural Property Agreement with Turkey
Proposal to extend the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Turkey Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Turkey ("the T[uuml]rkiye Agreement").
Learn More📦Executive Order on Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Impacts Business
Executive Order 14326 serves to further adjust reciprocal tariff rates in response to ongoing trade imbalances. It outlines modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and imposes additional duties on certain goods from trading partners that do not comply with trade agreements, emphasizing the government's push for fair trade practices.
Learn More🇺🇸Proclamation on Made in America Week
The proclamation underscores a commitment to American manufacturing, urging support for domestic industries and innovation. It highlights initiatives that encourage investment and production on U.S. soil, aiming to revive a culture of craftsmanship while protecting consumers from misleading advertising on American-made claims.
Learn More🥕Regulatory Update
FAS is in the process of reviewing all regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. Pursuant to this review, FAS has identified the following obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated provisions in title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). FAS is removing these provisions to streamline and update title 7.
Learn More🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements Filed by Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of the SVL/MSC Slot Charter Agreement, allowing ServiPort Marine Line to charter space to MSC for trade between Port Everglades, FL, and Puerto Cortes, Honduras. Interested parties can submit comments regarding the agreement within specified timeframes.
Learn More🌍Analysis of the US-Guatemala National Transfer Agreement
The Department of Homeland Security is publishing the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala relating to the transfer of nationals of Central American countries to Guatemala, effected by exchange of diplomatic notes on June 11 and 13, 2025. The text of the diplomatic notes is set out below.
Learn More💊Final Determination on Pirfenidone Tablets' Country of Origin
This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of pirfenidone tablets. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded that the pirfenidone tablets would be the product of a foreign country or instrumentality designated pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2511(b).
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