US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

While not directly impacting trade this could impact businesses as states can opt out- time differences will be inconsistent across regions 

US makes it easier to export certain military items, AI chips and commercial satellites to the UAE

FTC Announces “Made in the USA” Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses | Federal Trade Commission

Dartboards, footwear and American flags were the focus of country of origin marking enforcement actions   

FTC Warns Companies Making Questionable ‘Made in the USA’ Claims | Federal Trade Commission

Are you certain that your product can be labeled Made in USA?  The letters to 7 companies are within this link with the indicators of risk to compliance cited.

   Tighten USMCA Rules of Origin 

The auto sector is a key focus as automotive producers return to the US to avoid tariffs  USTR seeks to further incentivize  production therefore jobs in the US  increase resiliency and decrease dependency of foreign sourcing. 

WTO Blog | Data Blog - Fertilizer trade impacted by Strait of Hormuz conflict

Urea and phosphates trade has been disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz activities 

Updated Global Guidance for International Mail-7.7.26.pdf

International Mail Duty Payment Sheet.xlsx

This process is effective July 24 2026 The attached is an example of required data elements 

USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility | Supply Chain Dive

USPS seeks to compete with FedEx and UPS.

Transpacific ocean rates fueled by early peak, frontloading | Supply Chain Dive

Increases are attributed to an early peak season