Ambassador Greer Signs the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment - USTR
February 05, 2026
WASHINGTON – Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer joined Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Worship Pablo Quirno in signing the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI).
“The deepening partnership between President Trump and President Milei serves as a model of how countries in the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, can advance our shared ambitions and safeguard our economic and national security,” said Ambassador Greer. “The U.S.-Argentina Agreement lowers long-standing trade barriers and provides significant market access for American exporters, ranging from motor vehicles to a wide array of agricultural products. I thank Argentina’s Minister Pablo Quirno for his commitment to achieving a stronger, more balanced partnership.”
To read the text of the Agreement between the United States of America and Argentina on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, click here. To read the tariff schedule, click here.
To read the Joint Statement on Framework for United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, click here.
To read the Fact Sheet, click here.
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CBP Expects Record-Setting Year for Cut Flower Inspections - CBP
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are on track for another record-setting year as they work to keep America safe by imported cut flower stems ahead of Valentine’s Day.
As the busiest season for flower imports approaches, CBP has already inspected more than 1 billion cut flowers, intercepting over 600 harmful pests and plant diseases from hitch-hiking into the United States. By the time Valentine’s Day arrives, CBP expects to top last year’s record of 1.3 billion stem inspections.
“Every cut flower inspected by CBP is a testament to our vigilance and unwavering commitment to preventing the entry of plant pests and diseases without compromising our agricultural protection,” said Acting Executive Director Suzette Kelly, of CBP’s Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison.
Although a relatively small number of harmful pests are found among the millions of stems inspected, even a single one can cause significant damage to U.S. crops. The most common pest to date, Entyloma Meridaonale, is a pathogenic fungus that can lead to the death of leaf tissue, reducing the plant's ability to photosynthesize. The second-most common pest, Noctuidae (moth larvae), causes severe damage by cutting seedlings at the base, defoliating plants, or boring into fruits and stems.
Miami International Airport remains the primary port of entry for commercial flower stems, processing approximately 88% of cut flower imports, which come from countries like Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico. The ports at Otay Mesa and Los Angeles International Airport handle most of the remaining 12%. Roses, chrysanthemums and carnations are the three most common types of imported flowers.
People who wish to import flowers, plant materials, and other agricultural items should consult the CBP Information Center section on the CBP website or call (877) 227-5511. Check here for more information on each country of origin’s marking requirements for fresh cut flowers . Follow CBP on X @CBP for breaking news, current events, human interest stories and photos.
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Federal Register Notices:
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• Silicon Metal From Australia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
• Float Glass Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
• Float Glass Products From Malaysia: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Silicon Metal From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From the United Arab Emirates and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
• Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review Pursuant to Settlement; 2021
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• Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2023-2024
• Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
• Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Mattresses From Mexico: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty Order
• Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2023-2024
• Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
• Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
• Utility Scale Windtowers From Indonesia: Preliminary Results and Rescission, In Part, of the Antidumping Duty Admininistrative Review; 2023-2024
• Mattresses From Poland: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty Order
• Forged Steel Fittings From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Erythritol From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
• Mattresses From Malaysia: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty Order
• Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Monosodium Glutamate From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Notice of Extension of the Deadline for Determining the Adequacy of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions: Certain Fatty Acids From Indonesia and Malaysia
• Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Preliminary Recission of Administrative Review; and Recission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2023-2024
• Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Ukraine: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Notice of Extension of the Deadline for Determining the Adequacy of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions: Certain Fatty Acids From Indonesia and Malaysia
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of New Shipper Review; and Notice of Amended Final Results
• Certain Uncoated Paper From Brazil: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
• Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Mexico: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan and India: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
• Sodium Nitrite From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2024
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews
• Acetone From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Recission, In Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
• Calcium Hypochlorite From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
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• Chromium Trioxide From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation
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FDA Intends to Take Action Against Non-FDA-Approved GLP-1 Drugs - Food & Drug Administration
Today (2/06/26), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing its intent to take decisive steps to restrict GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) intended for use in non-FDA-approved compounded drugs that are being mass-marketed by companies — including Hims & Hers and other compounding pharmacies — as similar alternatives to FDA-approved drugs. These actions are aimed to safeguard consumers from drugs for which the FDA cannot verify quality, safety, or efficacy. We take seriously any potential violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The FDA is also taking steps to combat misleading direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing following warning letters that were sent in the fall of 2025. In promotional materials, companies cannot claim that non-FDA-approved compounded products are generic versions or the same as drugs approved by FDA. They also cannot state compounded drugs use the same active ingredient as the FDA-approved drugs or that compounded drugs are clinically proven to produce results for the patient.
The FDA will use all available compliance and enforcement tools within its authorities to address unsubstantiated claims and associated public health concerns. Entities engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or marketing of unapproved compounded GLP-1 products should be aware that failure to adequately address any violations may result in legal action without further notice, including, without limitation, seizure and injunction.
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FTC Issues Second Report to Congress on its Work to Fight Ransomware and other Cyberattacks - Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission issued a second report to Congress detailing the agency’s efforts to fight against ransomware and other cyberattacks.
The report is mandated by the Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act (RANSOMWARE Act), which requires the Commission to submit reports to Congress on its work to combat cyberattacks. In its initial report from 2023, the agency provided an overview of the FTC’s activities concerning China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran and the FTC’s efforts to combat ransomware—a type of cyber-related attack in which bad actors hold data or computer access hostage until they receive payment—and other types of cyberattacks.
The 2025 Ransomware Report provides an update on those activities and highlights the FTC’s continued contribution to the fight against ransomware and other cyberattacks. The report discusses the FTC’s data security enforcement program aimed at ensuring companies take reasonable steps to protect the personal data they hold noting that the FTC has brought more than 90 enforcement actions with favorable outcomes to date, including settlements with GoDaddy and Illuminate Education.
The agency has also pursued bad actors involved in tech support scams and worked to educate the public and businesses on how to secure and protect data from cyberattacks. Specifically, the FTC’s consumer and business education efforts include up-to-date alerts and advice about malware, cybersecurity, and tech support scams.
The Commission votes to approve the 2025 report was 2-0.
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