North America — Cross-border Commerce & AI Policy Tracker
The US is the largest destination for Chinese companies going global, and the fastest-moving on policy: tariffs, federal and state AI regulation, and marketplace compliance change constantly. AltoSea tracks and translates updates daily.
Last updated 2026-08-16 · Source: AltoSea Intelligence
President Trump Launches the Genesis Mission to Accelerate AI for Scientific Discovery
The White House Hosts Third AI Education Task Force Meeting with Educators and Parents
Remarks by Director Michael Kratsios at the India AI Impact Summit
U.S. Promotes AI Adoption, Sovereignty, and Exports at India AI Impact Summit
President Donald J. Trump Unveils National AI Legislative Framework
President Trump Announces Appointments to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Memorandum of Understanding Between The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Sweden Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal
Trump Administration Announces More Than $5 Billion for the Genesis Mission, a National Mission on AI for Science
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC; Duane Arnold Energy Center; Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact
The U.S. NRC issues draft EA and draft FONSI for reauthorizing power operations at Duane Arnold Energy Center, considering an exemption and license amendments, with DOE Office of Energy Dominance Financing as cooperating agency.
Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence and Prevention Services
The final rule removes duplicative sections from the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program regulations to streamline them and improve public accessibility.
Medicare Program; FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements
The final rule updates the hospice wage index, payment rates, and cap for FY 2027, requires provision of the election statement addendum, modifies discharge and face-to-face encounter regulations, and finalizes changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program.
Delegation of Authority to the Assistant Secretary for Emerging Threats
United States et al. v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
738th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)
Plan of Action Under the Defense Production Act (Material Sufficiency Committee)
The Department of Energy releases the plan of action for the Material Sufficiency Committee under the 'Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium' Voluntary Agreement. It was approved by the Secretary of Energy after consultation with the Attorney General and Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 Visas
DHS revises rules to mandate the 9-11 Biometric Fee for all H-1B and L-1 extension petitions, even without employer change, while initial petitions stay unchanged, aiding biometric entry-exit implementation.
Administrative Updates to the General Requirements Bulletin for Admission to the Examination for Registration To Practice in Patent Cases Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
The USPTO reclassifies Biomedical Science from Category B to Category A, broadening patent bar eligibility to encourage wider participation, as part of a triennial review.
Innovation Advisory Committee
The CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee will hold an in-person meeting on August 20, 2026, with virtual public access, covering crypto assets, AI, prediction markets, and recent CFTC activities.
Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and Its Derivatives Into the United States
Request for Information (RFI) on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
NIST operates the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and seeks stakeholder input on modernizing it amid an evolving cybersecurity landscape shaped by AI and machine-consumable security data. The goal is to improve the NVD's scalability, automation, interoperability, transparency, and utility.
Renewal of the Innovation Advisory Committee
The CFTC is announcing the renewal of its Innovation Advisory Committee, having determined that the renewal is necessary and in the public interest.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
The FAA is superseding AD 2018-11-14 for certain Boeing 767-300 and -300F airplanes with winglets installed, requiring HFEC inspections for cracking of the lower outboard wing skin and repair or modification if necessary, prompted by reports of fatigue cracking at stringers L-9.5 and L-6.5.
FCC To Review E-Rate Program To Ensure Congress's Vision
The FCC seeks comment on protecting children on E-Rate-funded networks, progress on affordable school and library broadband, and the interpretation of the Children's Internet Protection Act, and proposes actions to strengthen E-Rate program integrity and streamline administration.
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-2026
Executive Order 12866 requires agencies to publish a regulatory agenda of regulations under development or review for the next 12 months for inclusion in the Unified Agenda, and the Commission has prepared agenda entries summarizing planned regulatory activities.
Hematology and Pathology Devices; Reclassification of In Situ Hybridization Test Systems for Use With a Corresponding Approved Oncology Therapeutic Product
The FDA issues a final order reclassifying in situ hybridization (ISH) test systems indicated for use with corresponding approved oncology therapeutic products from class III to class II (special controls), subject to premarket notification, and establishes a new device classification regulation with special controls.
Request for Comments on Community Outreach Office Locations in the Southwest States
The USPTO seeks information on selecting locations for one or more community outreach offices in its Southwest Region, which includes Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri.
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
The FDA plans to centralize and enhance key functions across the agency to reduce redundancies, improve efficiency, and advance alignment to better serve the American public.
Public Meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the U.S. Geological Survey announces a public meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee.
Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks
The FCC adopted a Second Report and Order to promote submarine cable deployment while strengthening national security, establishing a regulatory regime for licensing submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) owners/operators, including blanket licenses, routine conditions, reporting requirements, and an expedited process for applications meeting ten national security standards.
Notice of Final Issuance on the Adoption of Administration for Native Americans Program Policies and Procedures
ANA issues final interpretive rules and policy statements for FY 2026 NOFOs: EAGLE, AI3 Action Institute, and NCNTTA.
Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Green Chile Project
Caribbean Fishery Management Council 190th Public Hybrid Meeting
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) will hold its 190th public hybrid meeting to address items on the tentative agenda provided in the supplementary information.
Electronic Delivery of Information Under the Federal Securities Laws
The SEC proposes Regulation E-Delivery, allowing covered entities to deliver information electronically without prior affirmative consent, with conditions deeming electronic delivery as satisfying federal securities law requirements. It also proposes to rescind alternative shareholder report transmission rules and amend proxy and tender offer material dissemination rules.
Securing America's Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials
Renewal of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announces the renewal of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, deeming it necessary and in the public interest.
Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Advisory Committees
The National Institute of Standards and Technology requests nominations for appointments to seven existing Federal Advisory Committees, including the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, and specifies that registered federal lobbyists may only serve as Representatives.
Agency Information Collection Extension
The EIA requests a three-year extension of the EIA-860S voluntary information collection to enhance the completeness and accuracy of the generator sampling frame, particularly for backup generators.
Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act
The DOE adopts as final the rule establishing procedures for voluntary agreements and plans of action under the Defense Production Act, providing antitrust defense when criteria are met.
Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that certain Brazilian practices are actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and is imposing 25% tariffs on all imports from Brazil, with some exemptions.
Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations
This request for information seeks public input on updating CLIA regulations, including breath testing, laboratory procedures, emergency preparedness, biosafety, biosecurity, and cybersecurity.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program
This proposed rule updates physician fee schedule and Part B payment policies, establishes the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program, and codifies provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to update its radiation protection standards to address Executive Order 14300, incorporating experience and developments since 1991, and issues draft implementing guidance for public comment.
Notice of Public Meetings of the Maryland Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
The Maryland Advisory Committee will hold public meetings to hear expert testimony on the use of artificial intelligence in voting administration and continue planning on the topic.
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A mix of federal guidance and state legislation — states like California and Colorado have introduced AI-specific compliance requirements. Check against your target states; this page tracks changes.