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Sen. Collins says multiple US tariffs on Canada will be lifted as midterms loom

US importer sues Trump in first challenge to Canada-specific tariffs

Portrait on the 1 US dollar banknote and 1 ruble from Russia

US hits the brakes on Russia sanctions law, waiving tariffs, enforcement

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Sen. Collins says multiple US tariffs on Canada will be lifted as midterms loom October 23, 2026 | Zack Budryk

The Trump administration will lift certain tariffs on Canadian products after a major escalation of the trade conflict by the US earlier this year, Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, said Friday.

EU plastics sector is closest to new safeguards, Šefčovič says October 23, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The EU's plastics sector is the closest to possible new safeguard measures against surging imports, the trade commissioner said on Friday. Maroš Šefčovič said the European Commission was assessing the legal an... (more story)

France presses US for wine, Champagne tariff exemptions after Irish whiskey relief October 23, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

France has renewed its demand for US tariff exemptions on wines and spirits, including Champagne, arguing that French products should receive the same treatment as Irish whiskey. Speaking ahead of an informal ... (more story)

EU-China hybrid deal could serve as model for other sectors, Irish minister says October 23, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The EU's recent agreement with China on hybrid vehicle exports could pave the way for negotiations covering other industrial sectors, Irish minister Helen McEntee said ahead of an informal meeting of EU trade ... (more story)

Nanjing Kumho goes to EU court over dumping tariffs on Chinese tires October 23, 2026 | Karoline Del Vecchio and Ryan Harrison

Tire maker Nanjing Kumho has filed a legal challenge at the EU’s first-tier court in a fight against EU trade-defense measures placed on Chinese rubber tires to counter unfairly priced imports, MLex has learne... (more story)

China eases reporting deadlines while expanding outbound-investment oversight October 23, 2026 | MLex Staff

China has finalized expanded reporting requirements for outbound investments while easing two deadlines proposed in August, giving investors more flexibility in reporting investments through controlled foreign... (more story)

US tank car companies split on antidumping duties for Mexican imports in USITC hearing October 21, 2026 | Zack Budryk

The US International Trade Commission should impose antidumping and countervailing duties on railway tank cars and components from Mexico, industry representatives argued at a hearing Wednesday during the prel... (more story)

EU carbon border tax revamp targeted for November deal; divisions remain October 21, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

Key questions over the scope of the EU’s carbon border tax expansion and possible temporary exemptions remain unresolved after opening talks, MLex understands. Negotiators outlined their positions but reached ... (more story)

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As Russian diesel flows to US, EU holds tough line and preps more sanctions October 23, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Russia's ability to deliver on its new freedom to deliver diesel to the US remains uncertain amid refinery disruptions and bipartisan opposition in Washington. The agreement also raises questions about how the... (more story)

EU urge for industry energy relief tests clean investment pledges, experts warn October 22, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Predictable carbon prices, financing and infrastructure matter more to industrial investment than targets alone, business figures and policy experts argue after an EU leaders' summit pushed for competitiveness... (more story)

China's proposed export curbs balance AI edge with global reach October 22, 2026 | MLex Staff

China’s proposed technology-export restrictions expose a tension in the country's ambitions as a technology power: Beijing wants to retain control over innovations underpinning its industrial strength while pr... (more story)

Beijing targets production know-how as tariffs push factories abroad October 21, 2026 | MLex Staff

China's proposed technology export restrictions could complicate the global expansion of its manufacturers as foreign trade barriers and industrial policies push production abroad. By targeting advanced manufa... (more story)

EU-China hybrids deal will test how far competing trade goals can align October 20, 2026 | MLex Staff

The EU-China understanding on hybrid vehicles offers Brussels breathing space for its carmakers and Beijing greater predictability for its exporters. But translating the deal into enforceable restrictions pres... (more story)

US hits the brakes on Russia sanctions law, waiving tariffs, enforcement October 19, 2026 | Bradley Dress, Samuel Rubenfeld

President Donald Trump continued easing policy toward Russia, signing a waiver that dials back sanctions and tariff pressure contained in a law he signed in September.  Trump issued an executive order late Fri... (more story)

E-bike ruling gives EU customs new way to target import-assembly operations October 15, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

A recent EU court ruling could give national customs authorities a new way to pursue companies assembling products in Europe from imported parts, potentially exposing manufacturers to unpaid trade-defense duti... (more story)

Declaration or notice: a critical decision in CFIUS national security reviews October 09, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Foreign investors are grappling with the decision to file a short-form “declaration” in hopes of a quick national security approval, or the long-form “notice,” which can be more arduous but that guarantees safe harbor.

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US trade court amends prior rulings on South Korean steel after appeals court case October 23, 2026
US Commerce opens trade case into pizza boxes from Turkey, China, Malaysia October 23, 2026
US Commerce launches dumping, subsidy case into Chinese amine compounds October 23, 2026
US Customs issues evasion finding on steel carbon and alloy antidumping orders October 23, 2026
US, Mexico reach agreement on allegations of Minera Peñasquito USMCA violations October 23, 2026
China warns of countermeasures over US restrictions on research institutions October 23, 2026
Indonesia, Australia launch $294m economic partnership with competition policy focus October 23, 2026
China finalizes expanded outbound-investment reporting rules effective Dec. 1 October 23, 2026
US Treasury proposes updates to Outbound Investment Security Program October 22, 2026
Trump signs executive order directing negotiations on wind turbine imports October 22, 2026
EU, Vietnam seek closer energy, trade ties, critical raw materials cooperation October 22, 2026
EU-Canada digital trade deal close to completion ahead of summit, Šefčovič says October 22, 2026
BT Solar, RC-Log should lose solar-panel tariffs appeal, EU legal opinion says October 22, 2026