Notification of the Imposition of Conditions of Entry for Vessels Arriving to the United States from Somalia - US Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the Federal Republic of Somalia and has issued a new Port Security Advisory (PSA 5-26). https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-21865.
PSA 5-26 is available on the U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security website.
For information about this document, contact the International Port Security program at HQS-DG-IPSProgramHQs@uscg.mil.
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USDA Announces $472.5 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply - USDA
(Washington, D.C., October 29, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $472.5 million in American-grown and American-raised agricultural commodities to distribute to the charitable food network and other nutrition assistance programs.
"America's farmers, ranchers, and fishermen grow and harvest the safest, highest-quality food in the world, and President Trump is making sure their hard work is being rewarded," said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins. “Today's $472.5 million investment moves American milk, cheese, lentils, almonds, rice, catfish, and more, straight from our farms to those in need, rather than being wasted. We are committed to putting farmers first in the Trump Administration and through actions like this we can Make America Healthy Again."
Section 32 purchases are one of USDA's most direct tools for supporting producers when market conditions are tight. This action:
• Helps stabilize agricultural markets. Through Section 32 authority, USDA can direct funding to support commodity markets during periods of imbalance, helping to steady prices and assist producers when they face economic hardship or sudden disruptions. This mechanism provides timely relief and contributes to maintaining a more stable and resilient agricultural economy.
• Reaches producers in every region. From pulse growers on the Northern Plains and in the Pacific Northwest, to tree nut, raisin, and citrus growers, to catfish farmers in the South, rice growers, pork and poultry producers, and the West Coast's Pacific whiting fleet, these dollars flow to farm country nationwide.
• Supports rural jobs. Every purchase supports the processors, packers, haulers, and workers who move food from the farm to the table, keeping dollars circulating in rural economies.
Agricultural Marketing Service Section 32 Purchases
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) continuously purchases a variety of domestically produced and processed agricultural products. These “USDA Foods” are provided to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Administration nutrition assistance programs and are a vital component of the nation’s nutrition safety net.
USDA AMS will purchase $472.5 million of the following commodities:
• Chickpeas ($20 million)
• Lentils ($29 million)
• Split Peas ($37 million)
• Dried Fruit Mix ($10 million)
• Raisins ($25 million)
• Grapefruit ($10 million)
• Oranges ($10 million)
• Hazelnuts ($22 million)
• Almonds ($30 million)
• Pacific Whiting ($12 million)
• Farm-raised Catfish ($20 million)
• Pork ($41 million)
• Chicken ($20 million)
• Dairy ($165.5 million)
• Rice ($21 million)
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OTEXA: Announcements - ITA
[10/28/2026] – On November 3-5, OTEXA staff will attend the Advanced Textiles Expo where they will meet with clients to discuss export services, business-to-business matchmaking, OTEXA data, and the Made in the USA Sourcing and Product Directory. Come find us at Booth #2148. We hope to see you there!
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Customs Bulletin Weekly Vol 60, October 21, 2026, No. 33 - CBP
Customs Bulletin Weekly Vol 60, October 21, 2026, No. 33 PDF 104.61 KB 10/21/2026
• Low Value Shipments
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Federal Register Notices:
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Carbazole Violet Pigment-23 From India: Final Results, and Rescission, in Part of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
• Certain Small Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
• Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh From Mexico: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
• Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2025
• Certain Corrugated Die-Cut Cardboard Boxes From the Republic of Türkiye: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation
• Notice of Extension of the Deadline for Determining the Adequacy of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions: Certain Railway Tank Cars and Parts Thereof From Mexico
• Heavy-Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Mexico: Initiation and Expedited Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review
• Certain Amine Compounds From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation
• Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
• Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2025-2026
• Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Aluminum Foil From Brazil: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Strontium Chromate From France: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Utility Scale Wind Towers From Malaysia: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
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In the News:
• US-EU aircraft trade truce under strain [IANS]
• Canada, UAE sign free trade deal, agree to extradition treaty talks [The Canadian Press]
• Trump labels machinery imports a security risk but declines tariffs for now [Plastics News]
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USITC Makes Determinations In Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from China - USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China will remain in place.
Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.
The USITC’s public report, Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-464 and 731-TA-1160 (Third Review), USITC Publication 5809, November 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available on the USITC website by December 3, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The USITC’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the USITC concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the USITC will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the USITC conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The USITC generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the USITC’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from China were instituted on April 1, 2026.
On July 6, 2026, the USITC determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate. Commissioner Johanson voted for full five-year reviews; Commissioners Kearns and Karpel voted for expedited five-year reviews.
Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, David Foley Jr., and Samuel T. Negatu did not participate in the adequacy votes, as they were not members of the USITC at the time.
A record of the USITC’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-464 and 731-TA-1160 (Third Review).
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CBP Announces Global Entry® Partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - CBP
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is now an official Global Entry® partner, marking a significant step in strengthening travel, trade and security collaboration between the United States and Saudi Arabia. With this announcement, Saudi Arabia joins 22 international partners whose citizens are eligible to apply for Global Entry membership.
“Travel should build bridges. By extending Global Entry eligibility to Saudi Arabian citizens, we’re making international travel more seamless for trusted travelers while strengthening cooperation between our two countries. This milestone reflects our shared vision for secure and efficient travel,” said Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino of CBP’s Office of Field Operations.
Through Global Entry, preapproved, low-risk travelers enjoy expedited clearance at U.S. airports and access to TSA PreCheck® for eligible domestic flights. Saudi Arabian applicants will undergo rigorous vetting by both U.S. and Saudi Arabian authorities, including an in-person interview conducted by CBP before enrollment.
Saudi Arabian citizens may use the Trusted Traveler mobile application during the Global Entry application process. The app provides eligible travelers with a convenient, centralized way to apply for Trusted Traveler Programs, check membership status, schedule enrollment interviews, and manage or renew memberships. Once enrolled, Global Entry members may also use the app to confirm their arrival into the United States, helping support a quicker, smoother airport travel experience. For more information on the mobile app visit the Trusted Traveler App webpage.
Membership in Global Entry is valid for five years, subject to continuous compliance with all program requirements. Any violation of program terms will result in appropriate enforcement action, including termination of membership.
Global Entry is one of CBP’s four Trusted Traveler Programs, with millions of members worldwide benefiting from expedited entry services each year. Through these partnerships, CBP continues to promote secure and efficient travel while fostering stronger bilateral and multilateral relationships.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia joins other Global Entry partner countries including:
Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Brazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Germany
India
Japan
Jordan
Mexico
Netherlands
Panama
Republic of Korea
Singapore
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
For more information or to apply, visit the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website.
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FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products - FTC
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements, costing consumers millions of dollars.
Twenty states joined the FTC in filing a complaint, alleging that Dollar General has, for years, repeatedly mislabeled prices, overcharged consumers and failed to correct the issue despite extensive corporate knowledge of the problem. The states joining the FTC lawsuit include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.
“Dollar General has betrayed the trust of millions of American consumers and imposed significant financial harm on communities and consumers who are already struggling to make their paychecks last,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC’s action underscores the agency’s commitment to lowering costs for consumers by stopping deceptive pricing practices that harm Americans.”
Dollar General operates more than 21,000 stores nationwide and markets itself as a low-priced alternative to large discount and big-box retailers. The company sells thousands of household items at low prices, which are critical to its low- and fixed-income customers who rely on the accuracy of Dollar General’s pricing.
According to the complaint:
• Thousands of Dollar General stores have taken advantage of vulnerable shoppers by extracting millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges with insufficient safeguards to prevent the practice.
• Dollar General received tens of thousands of complaints from consumers across the country who say the company did not honor the advertised price, demonstrating widespread consumer harm and confirming that customers nationwide have been charged more than the advertised price.
• Dollar General knows that it harms consumers by charging more at the register than the prices it advertises, as reflected by the numerous complaints it has received.
Despite being made aware of the problem, Dollar General has failed to implement policies and practices to adequately address the problem.
The FTC and states allege these practices violate the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state laws.
The Commission vote authorizing the staff to file the complaint was 2-0. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
NOTE: The Commission files a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. The case will be decided by the court.