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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Restrictions for Animal Commodities Originating from or Transiting Cyprus
Effective January 23, 2026, and until further notice, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) is restricting the importation of certain animal commodities originating from or transiting the region of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus exercises effective control (hereafter referred to as “Cyprus”) based on the confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in domestic cattle and sheep.
The regions on the island of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control are not...
USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced important leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Michael Watson, APHIS Administrator, will retire at the end of January after decades of distinguished service, and Dr. Rosemary Sifford, Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services and U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer, has recently retired from federal service after a similarly notable career. Beginning on February 1, 2026, Ms. Kelly Moore will serve as Acting Administrator and effective immediately, Dr. Alan...
Tariff Talks 2025: Expana’s Weekly Rundown #32
Expana’s global team of specialist reporters has been tracking every twist and turn in the fluid tariff situation.
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This report allows the Expana community to see where key commodity markets stand as of this past week... Click the above PDF report, or keep scrolling to read in plain text.
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This week, the US administration has continued to pressure trading partners like India to curb imports of Russian oil as to sanction the country during its war with Ukraine, cited Expana...
Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #28
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On Tuesday in New York, US President Trump gave remarks to the United Nations General Assembly, via the White House live stream...
HHS Allows FDA Emergency Use of Animal Drugs to Combat New World Screwworm
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a declaration allowing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for drugs used to treat or prevent infestations caused by New World Screwworm in animals.
"Today we are taking decisive action to safeguard the nation’s food supply from this emerging threat,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “This authorization equips FDA to act quickly, limit the spread of New World Screwworm, and protect America’s...
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