May 10, 2026 to May 16, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news concerning most types of manufacturing activities (except agricultural, automotive, aerospace, food, and pharmaceutical), e.g. textile and apparel, chemical, electronics, wood and paper, metals, plastics and rubber, packaging, and machining. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🏛️ This Week's Congressional Calendar
• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

This Week's Congressional Calendar

• Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee Hearing: Nuclear Materials & Energy Acts: The Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety will hold an open hearing on May 20, 2026, in Dirksen 406 to examine legislation including the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act, RECHARGE Act, and Enrichment Licensing Modernization Act.

Federal Government News

Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Belgium

The U.S. Department of Commerce concluded its administrative review of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from Belgium for the 2023-2024 period. Industeel Belgium S.A. received a weighted-average dumping margin of 5.78%. Commerce determined that NLMK Belgium, consisting of several entities, made no shipments to the U.S. during the review period. Assessment and cash deposit instructions for importers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection were described, with new deposit rates effective from the date of publication. Documentation on the issues and decision memorandum is available via ACCESS.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Request for Comments and Public Hearing on Quartz Surface Products Safeguard Measures

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is requesting public comments and scheduling a hearing on possible safeguard measures for imports of quartz surface products (QSP). This action follows a U.S. International Trade Commission determination that increased QSP imports, excluding Canadian and Mexican sources, are causing serious injury or threat to the U.S. industry. Key dates include a June 1, 2026 deadline for written submissions, with a hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. The USITC report is due May 18, 2026, after which the President may impose duties or other actions as permitted under Section 201 of the Trade Act.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System: Comment Request

The Department of Commerce is soliciting comments on the continued information collection for its Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system. Under AIM, importers must obtain a license for each entry of covered aluminum products, specifying origin details. The proposal seeks feedback on the utility and burden of these requirements. Estimated annual burden is 35,633 hours for 4,000 respondents. Electronic submission and OMB review are outlined, with a July 14, 2026 deadline for public comment.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Steel Import License: Request for Comment on Information Collection

Commerce issued a notice for public comment regarding the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system, which mandates an import license for steel products, including the country of melt and pour. Estimated 4,250 respondents and 78,820 annual burden hours are projected. The comment period runs until July 14, 2026. Data collection enables quicker monitoring of steel import trends compared to census bureau lags.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipe & Tube Products From Türkiye: Final Results of Antidumping Review

The Commerce Department finalized the antidumping review for circular welded carbon steel pipe and tube products from Türkiye for May 2023-April 2024. Borusan Birlesik Boru Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. and Borusan Istikbal Ticaret T.A.S. received a weighted average dumping margin of 9.31%. Cash deposit requirements and assessment rate procedures are described, continuing to apply the all-others rate of 14.74% for non-reviewed exporters or producers.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Legislative Updates

Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025 (Senate)

Bill S.1555, titled 'Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025', was considered in committee hearings by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The policy area is commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act (House)

Bill H.R.3174, 'Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act', is under consideration, with hearings held in the House Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill focuses on commerce policy.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Expansion

Bill H.R.8780 proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to expand and improve the advanced manufacturing production tax credit. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Qualified Business Income Deduction Enhancement for Domestic Manufacturers

Bill H.R.8755 seeks to improve qualified business income deductions for domestic manufacturers and related purposes. It was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act

Bill H.R.7037, focusing on international mineral investments for critical energy supply chains, was ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute with a vote of 45-0. Policy area: international affairs.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Motor vehicles, AI boost US manufacturing production; supply shortages from war loom: U.S. manufacturing output accelerated in April, led by motor vehicles and artificial intelligence technology.
• US EPA moves to speed clean air permits for power plants, industry: The EPA is implementing measures to expedite air permit processing for power plants and industrial sites.
• The Way Companies Aim for Net Zero Is Flawed. It’s Also Working.: Companies' approaches to net zero emissions targets continue to evolve and yield mixed results.
• SMX And the Plastic Reset: How Verified Recycling May Determine the Future Cost of Modern Life: Verified recycling initiatives could shift the cost dynamics of plastics in modern industry.
• 5E Advanced Materials Signs First Milestone Offtake Heads of Agreement with Domestic Industrial Customer: 5E Advanced Materials entered an agreement with a domestic industrial customer, marking a commercial milestone.
• US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says: U.S. authorities weigh financing options for domestic manufacturing of nuclear plant components.
• EU proposes to give industries more free CO2 permits: The European Union intends to provide additional free carbon dioxide permits to industrial sectors.
• Tata Electronics and ASML partner on India's first semiconductor fab: Tata Electronics and ASML will collaborate to establish India's first semiconductor fabrication plant.

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