Commerce Bureau Seeks Feedback on Defense Supply Prioritization Reporting

2026-17230, Removal From the Entity List

The U.S. Department of Commerce just removed one company from Turkey from the Entity List, meaning it’s no longer under tough export restrictions. This change starts August 21, 2026, making it easier and faster for businesses to trade with that company without extra licenses or delays. It’s a win for smoother global trade and shows trust in the company’s good behavior.

2026-17231, Revisions to the Entity List

The U.S. government just updated its Entity List by removing two addresses linked to Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) from the list that restricts exports to certain Chinese companies. This change, effective August 21, 2026, follows earlier removals of related Arrow entities and means fewer export restrictions for these businesses. If you trade with these companies, expect smoother deals and less paperwork starting soon!

2026-16628, Streamlining Export Controls for Drone Exports

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is easing export controls on certain Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones) and related parts, components, accessories, attachments, technology, and software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Specifically, this rule: eliminates wind gust tolerance as a parameter for determining UAV controls under the EAR; increases the threshold for national security controls on certain UAVs from an endurance of 30 minutes to an endurance of 3 hours; makes conforming changes to remove national security controls on software and technology associated with UAVs with an endurance less than 3 hours; maintains military end-use and end-user controls on those lower endurance drones and associated software and technology; clarifies Commerce Control List (CCL) controls for certain UAVs specially designed for military use; and removes national security controls on certain specially designed parts, components, accessories, and attachments for such UAVs as they do not provide any significant military or intelligence capabilities.

2026-15961, Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232

This notice requests public comments on a proposal to include 14 additional derivative articles within the scope of the Section 232 duties on steel, aluminum, and copper: aluminum powder; brass-wind musical instruments and their parts and accessories; parts of welding machines and apparatus; floor safes; certain electric conductor cables; fire extinguishers; parts of heat exchange units; parts of certain hydraulic engines and motors; certain self-propelled cranes, mobile lifting frames, and straddle carriers; tanker trailers and semi- trailers; self-loading or self-unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agricultural purposes; certain other trailers and semi-trailers; and certain filled steel containers.

2026-16078, DPAS Directive Allocation Order and Additional Requirements for Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials

The Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") is publishing this temporary final rule to restrict the exportation of black mass and tungsten waste and scrap without a license. Specifically, as of August 27, 2026, U.S. persons engaged in the sale of black mass and tungsten waste and scrap must allocate 100 percent of monthly sales to U.S. persons, unless an adjustment or exception is obtained in advance from BIS. This action is taken pursuant to section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended ("DPA" or the "Act"), the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR part 700) and Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials, dated July 30, 2026 ("DPA Determination on Recoverable CMMs"), in which the President authorized the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to address the scarcity of recoverable critical minerals and materials ("CMMs"). BIS invites the public to submit comments on whether any additional sales requirements are necessary or appropriate to promote the national defense.

2026-15799, Notice of Reduction of Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Products of the United Kingdom Implemented by Presidential Proclamation 11020

This notice revises the tariff rate on patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients that are products of the United Kingdom from 10 percent to zero percent in accordance with Proclamation 11020 "Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients Into the United States."

Previous: 2026-02577, Certain Vehicle Telematics, Fleet Management, and Video-Based Safety Systems, Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination and on Review, To Affirm a Finding of No Violation; Termination of the Investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission looked into a patent dispute between Samsara and Motive over vehicle tracking and safety tech. After reviewing the case, they decided Motive didn’t break any rules, so the investigation is now officially over. This means no fines or penalties, and both companies can keep doing their thing without changes or delays.

Next: 2026-02579, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Permit Orders for the Accounts of Market-Makers With an Appointment in the Applicable Class To Be Solicited as the Contra-Side Order Submitted Into Certain Exchange Auctions

The SEC is taking more time to review a Cboe Exchange proposal that would let market-makers’ orders be used as the other side in certain trading auctions. This change affects market-makers and could make auctions smoother and more efficient. No money changes yet, but the SEC wants extra time to make sure everything’s right before deciding.