EU public-procurement revamp targets origin, green requirements in draft law
July 09, 2026
| Oscar Pandiello
The EU would give public buyers new powers to favor European bidders and greener products, under a draft public-procurement overhaul seen by MLex. The proposal would allow buyers to restrict or downgrade non-c... (more story)
EU lawmakers eye plenary vote on Industrial Accelerator Act in December
July 09, 2026
| Cynthia Kroet
Lawmakers of the European Parliament are eyeing a plenary vote on the European Commission's proposed clean industry law, the Industrial Accelerator Act, or IAA, in December. In a document seen by MLex, the cen... (more story)
China cybersecurity unit warns against Anthropic's Claude Code
July 09, 2026
| MLex Staff
A cybersecurity alert center affiliated with China's industry ministry has raised alarms about Anthropic's AI coding tool over a potential security backdoor, underscoring Beijing's growing scrutiny of foreign ... (more story)
Chilean exporters clash with labor advocates at Section 301 hearing
July 08, 2026
| Eliana Hubacker
Chilean agricultural exporters defended their labor practices and their share of the US market before trade officials Wednesday, arguing their products should be exempt from proposed Section 301 tariffs, while... (more story)
Trade court delivers mixed ruling in Israeli challenge to USITC brass rods case
July 08, 2026
| Bradley Dress
The US Court of International Trade partially remanded the International Trade Commission's 2024 injury finding in a case concerning antidumping and antisubsidy duties on brass rods from Israel, but mostly rej... (more story)
US pharma, Brazilian IP groups differ on US tariff response
July 08, 2026
| Nick Robertson
Organizations representing the American pharmaceutical industry and IP policy groups encouraged the Office of the US Trade Representative this week to move forward with punitive action against Brazil following... (more story)
US appeals court appears skeptical of oil pipe importer's antidumping review challenge
July 08, 2026
| Bradley Dress
A US appeals court on Wednesday appeared skeptical of a challenge brought by importers of pipes used for oil production against the Commerce Department that alleged the agency failed to assess industry support... (more story)
Ireland seeks political steer on key Industrial Accelerator Act issues
July 08, 2026
| Cynthia Kroet
Ireland is asking EU governments to provide political guidance on the next phase of negotiations over the European Commission's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. The country seeks to simplify the draft law ... (more story)