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US trade court deals blow to Commerce hardwood plywood order February 13, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US Court of International Trade remanded the Commerce Department’s circumvention finding on hardwood plywood from China, rejecting the federal agency’s broad use of questionnaires and determinations that c... (more story)

US dairy industry calls for more rules on Canada in North American trade pact February 13, 2026 | Bradley Dress

A major US dairy farmer and industry leader pushed officials for more restrictions to crack down on Canadian trade practices as the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement comes up for a review later this year.

French Lafarge terror financing trial complicates discovery in US lawsuits February 13, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

A terror financing trial in France of Lafarge and several former executives has thrown a wrench into the discovery process of multiple US lawsuits against the cement company filed by families of American victi... (more story)

Next steps following Chinese dairy duties now under EU assessment February 13, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The European Commission is considering its next steps, after China on Thursday announced it would impose anti-subsidy duties on certain dairy products from the EU. Trade spokesperson Olof Gill said the commiss... (more story)

Huawei may try to head off another superseding indictment in US racketeering case February 12, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

Huawei Technologies could try to fend off a fourth superseding indictment in a long-running US case alleging that the Chinese telecommunications giant had engaged in racketeering conspiracy, trade-secret theft... (more story)

American AAM producers ask USITC for injury, retardation findings on Chinese imports February 12, 2026 | Zack Budryk

American producers of active anode material (AAM) argued for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duty orders for Chinese imports before the US International Trade Commission on Thursday.

Applied Materials to pay $252 million to resolve US probes into exports to SMIC February 12, 2026 | Samuel Rubenfeld

Applied Materials agreed to pay $252 million to resolve a US investigation into the semiconductor component producer’s exports to a Chinese firm on a trade blacklist. Applied Materials said in a statement that... (more story)

EU to ask WTO to rule on China’s global patent royalty decisions February 12, 2026 | Inbar Preiss

The EU is planning to ask the World Trade Organization on Feb. 24 to rule on Chinese court rulings that set global royalty rates for key technology patents, after consultations failed to resolve the dispute.

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New tariff-rate quota falls short of US cattle industry supply needs February 13, 2026 | Eliana Hubacker

The Trump administration’s decision to expand the tariff-rate quota for Argentinian beef only offers a limited response to historic supply-side issues for the US cattle industry, highlighting the constraints o... (more story)

Despite rhetoric, Trump pulls some punches on tariffs February 13, 2026 | Zack Budryk

US President Donald Trump spent much of his first year in office both threatening and enacting steep tariffs and other trade barriers on US trading partners. However, in recent weeks and months he has withdraw... (more story)

CFIUS to focus on merger target vulnerabilities, even if investor is from allied nation February 13, 2026 | Curtis Eichelberger

National security reviews of US mergers in 2026 are expected to focus on the vulnerabilities of the target company, while giving less consideration to the national origin of the foreign investor — even long-st... (more story)

Made in Europe rules could open door to non-EU partners February 13, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet and Oscar Pandiello

The EU is considering opening up its controversial plan for member states to give preference to European-made inputs in certain sectors to countries outside the bloc, MLex has learned. The latest draft of legi... (more story)

Canada, EU electric car resets with China highlight US struggles February 12, 2026 | Bradley Dress

Canada’s recent trade deal with China and a new EU rule mark a new turn in the electric vehicle market and reflect a broader shift toward sustainable Chinese cars — over the concerns of the US. 

EU farmers’ shadow now looms over Australia trade talks after Mercosur February 09, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello and Cynthia Kroet

The EU and Australia are close to concluding a free-trade agreement, but agricultural safeguards remain a major sticking point. At the heart of the political risk is farming concessions, especially on meat. EU... (more story)

US accelerated minerals strategy faces array of challenges February 06, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Trump administration this week accelerated its critical minerals strategy, but the US still faces challenges — including regulatory burdens and partner cooperation — to implement an ambitious vision for re... (more story)

US oil tariff threats rattle Mexico trade relations ahead of USMCA review February 05, 2026 | Zack Budryk

US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Mexico over sales of oil to Cuba threaten to disrupt what has been a largely collegial relationship between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbau... (more story)