Faux Leather Fabric Sneaks Into Free Trade Loophole

2026-02832 — Limitation of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Haiti Under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act

Starting February 3, 2026, the U.S. is setting a limit on how much duty-free apparel made in Haiti can enter under a special trade deal. Only about 267 million square meters of these clothes can get the tax break this year, helping protect U.S. businesses while still supporting Haiti’s garment industry. This limit is based on last year’s import data and lasts until December 19, 2026.

2026-02852 — Limitations of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third-Country Fabric

Starting February 3, 2026, there’s a new limit on how much duty-free apparel can be imported into the U.S. from Sub-Saharan African countries using regional or third-country fabric. This affects apparel makers and importers relying on these trade benefits, capping the amount at 7% of total U.S. apparel imports. These changes keep trade fair and support African growth through the end of 2026.

2025-13837 — Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (“CAFTA-DR”)

CITA found that some special yarn isn’t made enough or fast enough in CAFTA-DR countries. So, this yarn is now allowed to be imported without limits under the trade agreement. This helps businesses get the materials they need quicker and keeps trade flowing smoothly.

2026-10316 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

The Social Security Administration wants your thoughts on how they collect info to fix earnings records. If you’ve spotted mistakes in your Social Security earnings, this affects you! They’re asking for comments by June 22, 2026, to make the process easier and less time-consuming—no extra costs involved, just your feedback to help improve things.

2026-10290 — Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking for public feedback on a new information collection plan that could affect traders and companies. They want to make sure the paperwork isn’t too much of a hassle and are open to comments until June 22, 2026. This review helps keep things fair and clear without costing too much time or money.

2026-10238 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Enhancement of Survival Permit Application; Conservation Benefit Agreement for the Greenback Cutthroat Trout; Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants a special permit to help save the greenback cutthroat trout, a rare fish in Colorado. This permit would let them and local landowners work together on projects to protect and grow the trout’s population. The public can share their thoughts by June 22, 2026, as this plan moves forward without big environmental hurdles or extra costs.

Previous: 2026-01691 — WisdomTree Digital Trust, WisdomTree Securities, Inc., WisdomTree Digital Management, Inc., and WisdomTree Transfers, Inc.; Notice of Application

WisdomTree companies want permission to let their broker-dealer buy and sell shares of a special government money market fund that aims to keep its share price steady at $1.00. This change affects investors who buy these shares and could speed up trading with some new joint arrangements. If no one objects by February 20, 2026, the plan will move forward without a hearing.

Next: 2026-01693 — Agency Information Collection for Comments Request: Proposed Collection

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) wants your thoughts on new forms that help protect your personal info when you ask for or share your records. If you’re an individual who deals with NCUA records, these changes make sure your privacy stays safe. You’ve got until March 30, 2026, to send in your comments—this won’t cost you anything but your two cents!