September 13, 2026 to September 19, 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
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

Final Countervailing Duty Determination and Order: Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Algeria

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination and order concerning carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Algeria for the period January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Subsidy rates for SPA Algerian Qatar Steel and all other producers/exporters are set at 73.33 percent, relying on adverse facts available due to non-cooperation from Algeria. Cash deposit requirements will remain in effect, and the order defines product scope as certain hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel wire rod in coils, specifically excluding stainless, tool, and free-cutting steels. As Algeria is not classified as a "Subsidies Agreement country," the order was issued without an International Trade Commission injury finding.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Initiation of Dumping and Countervailing Investigations: Linear Hydraulic Cylinders and Parts From Multiple Countries, Including Canada

The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated less-than-fair-value investigations on imports of certain linear hydraulic cylinders and parts from Canada, China, India, Korea, and Mexico after petitions from the Hydraulic Cylinders Fair Trade Coalition. Accompanying countervailing duty investigations cover goods from China, India, and Mexico. The investigations encompass hydraulic cylinders with steel barrels meeting defined size criteria and related components. Estimated dumping margins for the countries under review range from nearly 57% to over 700%, and the International Trade Commission will issue preliminary injury findings within 25 days. Commerce has issued procedures for comment submissions and respondent selection, with specific deadlines for industry parties.

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

DOE Suspends Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Standards Pending HUD Action

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that its energy conservation standards for manufactured housing, finalized in May 2022, are suspended following enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The Act stipulates that federal energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes must be adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development under a consensus regulatory process. No minimum energy efficiency standards have yet been adopted by HUD under the new law. DOE will not enforce its previous standards and will initiate a rulemaking process to update its regulations in accordance with the statutory changes.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Final Subsidy Determination: Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells From Laos, Indonesia, and India

The U.S. Department of Commerce reached final affirmative determinations regarding countervailable subsidies for crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules imported from Laos, Indonesia, and India. Subsidy rates for Laos were set at 82.03% for Solarspace Technology (Laos) Sole Co. Ltd and all others, with a higher rate for Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company. Indonesia's rates included 73.20% for PT REC Solar Energy Indonesia and all others, and 173.70% for PT Blue Sky Solar Indonesia based on adverse facts available. For India, Mundra Solar Energy Limited, Mundra Solar PV Limited, and all others were assigned a subsidy rate of 126.09%, again using adverse facts available. Critical circumstances determinations were made in some cases. Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders if the International Trade Commission confirms material injury.

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

Preliminary Affirmative Finding: Countervailing Duties on Tin Mill Products From China

The Department of Commerce made a preliminary affirmative determination that producers and exporters of tin mill products from China received countervailable subsidies for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Estimated subsidy rates of 66.61% were assigned to Shougang Holding Trade (Hong Kong) Ltd., Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., and all others. Due to non-cooperation, rates were based on adverse facts available. Provisional measures and cash deposits are now required, and the scope includes tin mill flat-rolled products coated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides, with specific exclusions for telecom steel tape.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

White House Release: Investment and Manufacturing Developments in North Carolina

A White House release detailed administration-reported achievements in North Carolina, with new investments from firms such as Amazon, JetZero, and Johnson & Johnson in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and AI infrastructure. The report listed $7.5 billion in disaster funds post-Hurricane Helene, $213 million in rural health grants, and outcomes of tax reforms affecting manufacturers and workers. The administration also described actions taken to implement tariffs on furniture and other federal policy initiatives the White House says benefitted local industry.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• China's Xi calls for 'bigger, stronger' advanced manufacturing sector: President Xi Jinping signaled a drive to expand China's advanced manufacturing sector in a recent address.
• Trump's EPA reforms are a huge boost to manufacturers, but there's more red tape to cut: Expert: Analysis of recent EPA regulatory reforms and their projected impact on U.S. manufacturing operations.
• COMMENTARY: Why the next industrial race will be won on electricity: Industry commentary explores the strategic role of electricity in the global race for industrial leadership.

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