Bureaucracy Buries Panama Canal Zone: US Definition Gets a Tidy Trim
Published Date: 4/16/2026
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Summary
The Department of Commerce is updating its rules to remove the old mention of the Panama Canal Zone from the definition of “United States” since it’s no longer part of the U.S. This change clears up confusion and makes the rules consistent, with no cost or impact on people. The update takes effect on April 16, 2026, and affects anyone reading or using these specific regulations.
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