Trade Update – February 17, 2026
Featured Headlines
Trump administration lowering Taiwan tariffs in new trade deal
The Hill, February 13, 2026
Ambassador Greer Oversees Signing of U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States Trade Representative, February 12, 2026
Welcome to the Munich Security Conference 2026
Munich Security Conference
Rubio seeks to reassure European allies in Munich speech
The Wall Street Journal, February 14, 2026
Live updates: Munich Security Conference
The New York Times, February 13, 2026
At Munich Security Conference, Governor Newsom advances climate action and partnerships as Trump abandons America’s allies
Governor of California, February 13, 2026
Congress eyes Munich conference as opportunity to rebuild confidence among NATO allies
The Washington Examiner February 13, 2026
H.J.Res.72 – Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. 119th Congress (2025-2026)
Library of Congress, February 12, 2026
Republicans rebel against Trump tariffs: Full list
Newsweek, February 11, 2026
Senate Republicans rally behind USMCA even as Trump’s support waivers
POLITICO, February 12, 2026
Crapo Statement at Hearing on USMCA
Senate Finance Committee, February 12, 2026
California
Governor Newsom launches UK climate partnership, welcomes nearly $1 billion Octopus Energy clean tech commitment
Governor of California, February 16, 2026UK–California Memorandum of Understanding
Government of the United Kingdom, February 16, 2026 Munich Security Conference: Governor Newsom reinforces climate partnerships as Donald Trump
abandons long-standing American allies
Governor of California, February 14, 2026
Governor Newsom, German Environment Minister pledge further climate and environment cooperation at Munich Security Conference
Governor of California, February 14, 2026
Initiative Reaches Key Signature Threshold Early- Building an Affordable California
CalChamber, February 13, 2026
Trade Policy
The White House
- Joint Statement on a Framework for United States-North Macedonia Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade
The White House, February 12, 2026 - EU lawmakers advance US trade deal with fresh conditions
Bloomberg, February 10, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative
- United States and Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Negotiations
February 13, 2026 - Public Hearing Regarding the 2026 Special 301 Review
February 13, 2026 - Trump trade team working to narrow scope of metals tariffs
Bloomberg, February 13, 2026
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- USTDA Deputy Director Hardy to Advance U.S. Infrastructure Interests in the Indo-Pacific
February 13, 2026
World Trade Organization
WTO chief calls for reform of global trading system
Reuters, February 13, 2026
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- US-Bangladesh deal introduces capped zero tariff for textile goods
Global Data, February 13, 2026 - US energy secretary announces multimillion-dollar investments in Venezuelan oil
El País US, February 13, 2026
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