Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
107 events advancing 72 policy or regulatory changes:
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Proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act national security concerns with respect to imports of semiconductors
President signed Proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act national security concerns with respect to imports of semiconductors
On 14 January 2026, the President of the United States signed a Proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 concerning imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and related derivative products. The Procl…
Bureau of Industry and Security closure of Validated End-User programme for foreign-owned semiconductor fabs in China
Bureau of Industry and Security's order closing Validated End-User programme for foreign-owned semiconductor fabs in China enters into force
On 31 December 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) order terminating the Validated End-User (VEU) programme takes effect. Since 2023, the programme has allowed certain foreign-owned semiconductor manufacturers to…
Office of the United States Trade Representative Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of foundational semiconductors over alleged anticompetitive practices
Office of the United States Trade Representative approved tariffs as responsive action in Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of foundational semiconductors over alleged anticompetitive practices
On 23 December 2025, the Office of the US Trade Representative ("Representative") approved tariffs as a responsive action in a Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of foundational semiconductors over alleged anticompetitive practices. Th…
Artificial Intelligence oversight of verified exports and restrictions on weaponizable advanced technology to covered high-risk actors Act (AI OVERWATCH Act/HB 6875)
Artificial Intelligence oversight of verified exports and restrictions on weaponizable advanced technology to covered high-risk actors Act (AI OVERWATCH Act/HB 6875) was introduced to House of Representatives
On 18 December 2025, the Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-Risk Actors Act (AI OVERWATCH Act) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act proposes a…
Regulation establishing transitional measures pending customs duty threshold elimination on small parcels
Council of the European Union adopted temporary measure pending regulation establishing customs duty threshold elimination on small parcels
On 12 December 2025, the Council of the European Union announced the adoption of a temporary measure pending regulation establishing the elimination of the EUR 150 customs duty threshold on small parcels. The temporary measure adopted by the Council…
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025 (SB 3399) was introduced to Senate
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025 (SB 3399) was introduced to Senate
On 9 December 2025, the Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025 (SB 3399) was introduced in the Senate. The Bill would authorise the President to negotiate and conclude digital trade agreements with other countries to regulate electronic commerce and cr…
Secure and Feasible Exports of Chips Act (SAFE Chips Act of 2025/SB 3374)
Secure and Feasible Exports of Chips Act (SAFE Chips Act/SB 3374) was introduced to Senate
On 4 December 2025, the Secure and Feasible Exports of Chips Act (SAFE Chips Act/SB 3374) was introduced to the Senate. The Bill would amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by inserting a new section 1758A requiring the Secretary to impose a l…
Ministry of Commerce's anti-dumping investigation into import of analog chips originating from United States
Ministry of Commerce closes consultation on anti-dumping investigation into import of analog chips originating from United States
On 28 November 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce closes a consultation as part of its anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain analogue integrated circuit (IC) chips from the United States. Exporters, importers, and producers were request…
Commitment to continuation of moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions in CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
CPTPP and EU members announced CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including commitment to continuation of moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU) issued the CPTPP-EU Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, including a commitment to co…
Commitment to maintain moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions in CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement
Parties to CPTPP and ASEAN Members announced CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement including commitment to maintain moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions
On 20 November 2025, Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and ASEAN Members issued the CPTPP-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue Joint Ministerial Statement, which includes a reaffirmed commitm…