#Department of Commerce

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Drugmakers have to go through rigorous tests to get a lower tariff rate

New Pharma Tariff Relief Comes With Heavy Compliance Demands

Drugmakers seeking a reduced 20% tariff rate will face extensive paperwork and close monitoring by the Department of Commerce under a new executive order.

Key Takeaways

Drugmakers seeking a reduced 20% tariff rate will face extensive paperwork.
The Department of Commerce will closely monitor companies that qualify.

DT Editorial Team·May 16, 2026·via endpoints.news

Commerce Draft on Novel Space Activities Wins Early Industry Support

U.S. space companies are broadly welcoming a Commerce Department proposal for a voluntary certification path for currently unregulated commercial space missions such as on-orbit refueling, repair, and close-up inspection

Key Takeaways

The Commerce proposal would create a voluntary certification process for currently unregulated space missions.
Covered mission types include refueling, repair, close-up inspection, in-space manufacturing, and space-based power.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via breakingdefense.com