U.S. government plans review of space technology export controls
“Parikh said the plan is for the State Department and Commerce Department to release an advance notification for potential rulemaking in mid-June. That will consider what technologies currently on the U.S. Munitions List, which is administered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), could be moved to the Commercial Control List, which is under the less restrictive Export Administration Regulations (EAR).”
[Space News]
Baltimore port to resume full function by end of May, governor says
“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working towards reopening the channel leading to the Port of Baltimore by the specified deadline, aligning with Governor Moore’s determination to expedite the recovery process.”
[Global Trade]
Britain suspends import duties on over 100 items
“The government said it would implement 126 new tariff suspensions on goods which aren't produced in sufficient quantities in Britain. It also said 11 other existing suspensions would be extended.”
[Reuters]
Global trade to recover steadily after rare fall in 2023, WTO says
“At the same time, the WTO warned of risks from trade fragmentation due to geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and a worsening Middle East crisis in which attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea have already diverted trade between Europe and Asia.”
[Reuters]
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