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Independent study to assess process for setting energy performance standards
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is conducting a peer-reviewed study of the analytical methods used by the U.S. Department of […]
Combined ENERGY STAR® energy/safety audits to expand to ovens, dishwashers
At the October ASTM meeting, Brian Krausz from ENERGY STAR provided an update on the program’s efforts to expand the […]
U.S. China negotiations update
Discussions continue on the “phase-one” trade agreement between the U.S. and China. In October, the two countries reached an interim agreement […]
U.S. to exit Paris Climate Agreement
President Trump has formally notified the United Nations that the U.S. will begin the yearlong process of withdrawing from the […]
Section 232 exclusion process updates
Companies can apply for exclusions from Section 232 tariffs if a steel/aluminum product is not available domestically in sufficient quantity […]
Steel/aluminum tariffs under increased scrutiny
The Senate Finance Committee is considering two bills that would limit a president’s ability to impose Section 232 tariffs to […]
Exclusion process for Section 301 List 4A tariffs announced; extensions considered
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a process for requesting exclusions from Section 301 tariffs for products on List 4A subject to 15 percent […]
2019 USMCA vote uncertain
Despite continuing conversations between the nine-member U.S. House of Representatives’ working group and the White House regarding the U.S. – Mexico […]
Recycling bins mandated for businesses in California
California has passed Assembly Bill 827 mandating that businesses that provide customer access and are required to arrange for recycling services, also […]
Canada bans R-134A and R-404A after Dec. 31 without essential-purpose permit
The Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is continuing its work with Environmental and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to secure an essential-purpose permit to […]