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US trade commission hears testimony on USMCA rules of origin October 14, 2026 | Zack Budryk

Witnesses told the US International Trade Commission Wednesday that any update to the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement's automotive rules of origin must address both the proliferation of EVs and US worker protections.

USTR hears concerns on Russia digital laws ahead of WTO report October 14, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Office of the US Trade Representative held a largely quiet hearing Wednesday on Russia’s commitments to the World Trade Organization, with most comments focused on digital laws in the country that the US h... (more story)

EU trade defense must prioritize use of existing tools, senior lawmaker says October 14, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

Refining existing EU trade tools should take priority over creating new legislation that could take years to deliver results, European Parliament trade committee chair Bernd Lange said. He welcomed the recent ... (more story)

Senior EU official to visit China as trade talks intensify October 14, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The European Commission will send a senior trade official to Shanghai in about three weeks to follow up on China’s commitment to increase imports of European medical devices. The visit will form part of effort... (more story)

Trump’s diesel deal with Russia violates US law, lawmakers say October 13, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

The deal announced by President Donald Trump to allow Russia to sell diesel fuel in the US and global market violates a 2022 law explicitly barring such sales, lawmakers said.

EU industrial policies risk disrupting shared supply chains, Turkish minister says October 13, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

Turkey’s deputy trade minister has warned that tighter European-content requirements under the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act could exclude Turkish producers, disrupt shared supply chains and raise c... (more story)

China proposes simplified export procedures for controlled aviation equipment October 13, 2026 | MLex Staff

Chinese airlines, aircraft manufacturers and maintenance companies could export certain controlled aviation equipment without applying for individual export licenses under draft rules proposed by China's Minis... (more story)

Bidder in Greek energy tender gets EU 'call in' under foreign subsidies rules October 13, 2026 | Lewis Crofts

A foreign-backed company bidding for a tender in Greece's energy sector must notify the European Commission of financial contributions it has received from outside the EU, even though the bid falls below manda... (more story)

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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.

US trade court certifies importer class, opening new tariff refund fight October 09, 2026 | Bradley Dress and Zack Budryk

The US Court of International Trade’s certification of a class action for importers still awaiting refunds of illegally collected emergency tariffs pushes the dispute over access to those refunds into new terr... (more story)

US trade court panel draws mixed reaction to forced labor hearing October 07, 2026 | Bradley Dress, Zack Budryk

The US Court of International Trade's late-September hearing to consider the Trump administration's global tariffs over alleged forced labor has drawn mixed reactions, but raised the possibility that the judic... (more story)

HSBC, StanChart kept Huawei as client after it denied Iran reports, US jury told October 06, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

Two of Huawei Technologies' largest international banks kept the company on as a client after it denied media reports linking the Chinese telecommunications equipment giant to sales of surveillance equipment i... (more story)

Canada’s push for economic autonomy complicates merger, investment reviews October 01, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

Canada’s push to build companies that can compete globally could favor domestic consolidation, even as tougher merger rules make large combinations harder to clear. At the same time, its broader national secur... (more story)

EU’s push to cut China dependency tests its appetite for confrontation October 01, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello and Cynthia Kroet

The EU's plans to steer companies away from dominant suppliers are raising the stakes for trade talks with China. A new tool to diversify supply chains — expected by December — could give Brussels more leverag... (more story)

US adopts new steel excess capacity framework in bid to counter China October 01, 2026 | Bradley Dress, Zachary Budryk

The US on Wednesday led a group of countries in releasing a new framework for adopting practices that curb overcapacity in steel goods, as the Trump administration looks to push back against China’s excess capacity. 

EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ procurement push fueling fears of a fragmented rulebook September 29, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The European Commission has three new laws in the works that aim to help EU member states use public procurement to help strengthen Europe's industry while also making the rules easier to use. But the initial ... (more story)