On February 6, 2026, the president issued Executive Order 14384 (the Order), rescinding the additional 25% ad valorem duties imposed on imports of Indian-origin goods under Executive Order 14329. This modification applies to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on February 7, 2026 (the effective date). Because India has pledged to stop importing Russian oil, increase purchases of U.S. energy, and expand defense cooperation with the United States, the president concluded...

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In this week’s Roar: U.S. container imports rebound, new rules for electronic export manifest filings, U.S. diesel prices up again, using AI competitively, and a new deal on greenhouse gas emissions. U.S. container imports reboundedin January to 2.32 million TEUs after the slowdown in December. Port performance was mostly positive, with notable gains in the Houston and Gulf Coast gateways. Imports from China recovered 9.3% month over month but remained well below previous highs, while Southeast Asia continued to grow...

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On Dec. 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its Covered List, effectively implementing a sweeping ban on the import of new models of drones and critical components produced outside of the United States. The action has a broad scope and applies to all foreign drones and critical components, regardless of country of origin and who seeks to procure them. The FCC subsequently provided clarification on Jan. 7 and 21 regarding the scope of its December decision. Background The FCC...

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The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced three major trade and economic initiatives that the administration describes as part of a broader strategy to address large and persistent U.S. trade deficits, concerns about reciprocity in bilateral trade relationships, and other unfair trade practices, while deepening economic and national security cooperation and reinforcing Western Hemisphere supply chains. On January 29, a U.S.-El Salvador Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade was announced, which includes commitments to improve market access, regulatory...

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