October 04, 2026 to October 10, 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

Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from the United Arab Emirates made sales at less than normal value during December 2023–November 2024. Adjusted weighted-average dumping margins from 3.15% to 5.11% were assigned to individually investigated companies, with non-individually examined companies receiving the weighted average. Assessment rates and cash deposit requirements will reflect these findings and are effective for shipments post-publication. Disclosure of calculations to interested parties is expected within five days of public announcement as per regulation.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review

Commerce finalized its review of countervailable subsidies provided to HDM Çelik Boru Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. of Türkiye during the 2024 period. The total net countervailable subsidy rate is 3.34%, with export subsidies comprising 0.61%. Cash deposit and assessment rates will be based on this finding and instructions are set for Customs and Border Protection to collect duties accordingly. No substantive changes from preliminary results occurred, aside from minor corrections documented during company verification.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From China and Russia: Expedited Fifth Sunset Reviews

Following expedited fifth sunset reviews, Commerce determined that revoking the antidumping duty orders on cut-to-length carbon steel plate from China and Russia would likely result in continued dumping. Weighted-average dumping margins of up to 128.59% for China and 185.00% for Russia are anticipated if the orders are revoked. No respondent party submitted substantive responses, prompting Commerce to proceed with expedited determinations. These final results were communicated to the International Trade Commission and published in accordance with established statutory requirements.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Request for Comments on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Proposals To Expand Coverage

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has called for public comments regarding the impact of the EU's CBAM, which imposes carbon pricing requirements on U.S. exports for aluminum, cement, electricity, fertilizer, hydrogen, iron, and steel—effective since January 1, 2026. The EU is considering legislative expansion to further downstream steel and aluminum products, potentially increasing the list of covered goods. Stakeholders are invited to submit inputs on costs, regulatory burdens, trade access impacts, and competitiveness by November 9, 2026. Related documents and procedural instructions are available via regulations.gov (Docket USTR-2026-0661).

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Air Plan Approval: Maryland Reasonably Available Control Technology for Municipal Waste Combustors

EPA approved Maryland SIP revisions implementing reasonably available control technology (RACT) to limit NOx emissions from municipal waste combustors statewide, ensuring compliance with the 2008 and 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The rule sets 24-hour and 30-day rolling average emission rates for Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility and Wheelabrator Baltimore, Inc., and requires continuous emissions monitoring and quarterly reporting. The action is effective November 9, 2026, and incorporates Maryland Code of Regulations into the federal SIP, becoming federally enforceable.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Sticky situation: Tyre industry struggles to clean up its rubber supply chain: Global tyre makers face persistent challenges sourcing rubber sustainably amid supply chain concerns.
• New Maryland defense shipyard gets $6.6 billion commitment and Trump visit: The US Navy invests $6.6 billion in a Maryland shipyard to scale submarine parts production, with President Trump in attendance.
• China’s ‘Self-Reliance’ Drive Is Upending Trade With Europe: China’s push for manufacturing self-sufficiency alters trade dynamics with European industry sharply.
• German Industrial Output Rebounds at Strongest Pace Since Early 2025: German industrial production posts its steepest recovery in over a year, signaling renewed manufacturing activity.
• Food companies are flying blind to the escalating climate threats to supply chains. Here’s what needs to change: Food manufacturers lack effective strategies for supply chain risks linked to worsening climate threats.

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