June 07, 2026 to June 13, 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

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

Federal Government News

ITC Initiates Full Five-Year Reviews on Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Imports

The U.S. International Trade Commission began full five-year reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 on antidumping and countervailing duty orders for common alloy aluminum sheet imports from Bahrain, India, Turkey, and additional countries. The Commission determined group responses from Bahrain were adequate and opted for comprehensive reviews for remaining countries to promote administrative efficiency. A schedule will be established and announcement made. Stakeholders can access the record at edis.usitc.gov and review participation rules under 19 CFR part 201 and 207.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Commerce Finalizes Antidumping Duty Review: Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel from India

The Department of Commerce issued final results for its 2023-2024 antidumping duty review on cold-drawn mechanical tubing of carbon and alloy steel from India. Goodluck India Limited and Tube Products of India, Ltd. were assessed dumping margins of 0.91% and 4.58%, respectively. Importer-specific assessment rates and cash deposit rates have been updated, with instructions to Customs and Border Protection due within 35 days. Proprietary information handling aligns with administrative protective order regulations.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

EPA Posts Status Information for New Chemical Submissions (November 2025–February 2026)

The Environmental Protection Agency published updates on new chemical reviews for TSCA filings, including PMNs, SNUNs, MCANs, and amendments. Details cover substances under assessment for industrial use, battery components, lubricants, adhesives, and biocatalysts, among others. Status tables reflect several ongoing notifications and scheduled testing regimes. Comments may be submitted through regulations.gov by July 10, 2026; confidential business information must follow specific marking rules.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Final Results of Countervailing Duty Review on Finished Carbon Steel Flanges from India

Commerce issued its final results for the 2023 review period, determining subsidy rates for steel flange exporters from India. Norma (India) Ltd. was assigned a rate of 2.40%, R.N. Gupta & Co. Ltd. received 2.27%, with the group rate for non-examined companies set at 2.32%. Companies have until August 7, 2026 to file petitions for judicial review. Cash deposit requirements are updated for future entries; proprietary information protection protocols under APO must be followed.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

FTZ Board Limits Intake of Foreign Status High Purity Dissolving Wood Pulp at Two Facilities

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board authorized limited production activity for Celanese Acetate LLC (Narrows, VA) and Eastman Chemical Company (Kingsport, TN), with quotas for high purity dissolving wood pulp set at 57,500 air dry metric tons and 75,000 metric tons, respectively, through May 31, 2027. Annual updates to the intake limits are expected, with the decision processed under 15 CFR part 400.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov, www.federalregister.gov

Legislative Updates

Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2026

Bill 5929 aims to strengthen the critical minerals supply chain. It has been placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 602. The bill covers environmental protection policy area.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Critical Minerals Security Act of 2025

Senate Bill 789, focused on energy-sector critical minerals, was ordered to be reported with a substitute amendment by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill addresses supply security for industrial feedstocks.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2026

H.R. 9080, which proposes provisions for the use of mass timber in federal buildings, received introductory remarks from its sponsor and awaits further action. Policy area is government operations and politics.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Pilot Program for Printable Energetic Feedstocks in Additive Manufacturing

Bill 4766 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot to evaluate printable energetic feedstocks for additive manufacturing. The bill was referred to the Committee on Armed Services following two readings.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Solid Waste Disposal Act Amendment: Recovered Materials Exclusion

H.R. 9293 proposes an amendment to define certain recovered materials and resources as excluded from 'solid waste' under the Act. It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Why winning the next industrial revolution starts with greener chemistry: The article discusses the central role of innovation in chemistry for advancing industrial competitiveness in decarbonization.
• Opinion | High-Tech Seeks Skilled Tradesmen: Coverage of employer demand for skilled trades in high-tech manufacturing sectors.
• Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules: European auto manufacturers call for streamlined regional content certification.
• Climate Standard Setter SBTi Sets New Rules for Companies Seeking Net Zero: SBTi introduces updated guidelines for corporate net zero standards.
• South Africa proposes extending auto incentives to battery materials: South Africa's government considers expanding automotive incentives to include battery material manufacturing.

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