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USTR: Ambassador Greer Participates in the WTO's 14th Ministerial Meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Ambassador Greer Participates in the WTO's 14th Ministerial Meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon
YAOUNDE - This week, Ambassador Greer is participating in the World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon. For the kick-off of the meeting, Ambassador Greer outlined how President Trump is restructuring the trading system based on the principles of reciprocity, fairness, and balanced trade to create a level playing field for American farmers, manufacturers,
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Ambassador Greer Participates in the WTO's 14th Ministerial Meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon
YAOUNDE - This week, Ambassador Greer is participating in the World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon. For the kick-off of the meeting, Ambassador Greer outlined how President Trump is restructuring the trading system based on the principles of reciprocity, fairness, and balanced trade to create a level playing field for American farmers, manufacturers,and producers as well as the WTO's role in this new trade paradigm.
"U.S. trade policy measures are a corrective response to a trading system, embodied by the WTO, that has overseen and contributed to severe and sustained imbalances," said Ambassador Greer. "As ministers, our focus should be on reforms that would make the WTO more responsive to Members and improve our ability to achieve outcomes that optimize our trading relationships. I look forward to having frank conversations with you this week on WTO reform, the future role of the WTO, and what this organization realistically can, and cannot, accomplish."
To watch his remarks, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8tWnzU9iE8); to read, click here (https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/files/Issue_Areas/Trade%20Organizations/MC14%20Message%20by%20USTR%20Greer.pdf).
Ahead of MC14, USTR circulated a communication to WTO members on U.S. priorities for WTO reform. To read that report, click here (https://ustr.gov/trade-topics/trade-organizations/world-trade-organization-wto/wto-reform).
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Original text here: https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/march/ambassador-greer-participates-wtos-14th-ministerial-meeting-yaounde-cameroon
SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Remarks at the Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on March 25, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting:
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Thank you, Secretary Bessent. My thanks as well to the FSOC staff for working closely and constructively with the SEC in bringing us to this point. That spirit of collaboration reflects the kind of partnership that this Council was designed to foster.
For years, I have been consistent in my skepticism of nonbank designation, and those views are well established in this forum. So, I will not belabor
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on March 25, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting:
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Thank you, Secretary Bessent. My thanks as well to the FSOC staff for working closely and constructively with the SEC in bringing us to this point. That spirit of collaboration reflects the kind of partnership that this Council was designed to foster.
For years, I have been consistent in my skepticism of nonbank designation, and those views are well established in this forum. So, I will not belaborthem in their entirety here today. Instead, I will be brief and just reinforce the point that the proposal before us is a meaningful step in the right direction. I will support it for that reason.
Now, with that said, we should be clear-eyed about the limits of this proposal. It does not--and, in my view, cannot--resolve the fundamental issues with nonbank designation, which was ill-advised and flawed from the start in the Dodd-Frank Act. Designating nonbank entities for Federal Reserve Board regulation was never the appropriate mechanism to maintain the strength or resilience of our financial system.
While only Congress can address the underlying deficiencies of this framework, that should not discourage us from continuing to refine our interpretive guidance within existing authorities. This proposal moves us in a better direction, even if it cannot correct course entirely.
With that, I want to thank the staff once again for their work on this proposal and look forward to public comment.
Thank you, Mr. Secretary.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/atkins-remarks-fsoc-032526
Justice Department Sues New York-Presbyterian Hospital for Anticompetitive Contracts That Increase Healthcare Costs for New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Sues New York-Presbyterian Hospital for Anticompetitive Contracts That Increase Healthcare Costs for New Yorkers
Lawsuit Seeks to Reduce Healthcare Costs in New York by Eliminating Contractual Restrictions That Impede Competition Between Hospitals and Prevent Development of Budget-Conscious Health Plans
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The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, together with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today challenging
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Sues New York-Presbyterian Hospital for Anticompetitive Contracts That Increase Healthcare Costs for New Yorkers
Lawsuit Seeks to Reduce Healthcare Costs in New York by Eliminating Contractual Restrictions That Impede Competition Between Hospitals and Prevent Development of Budget-Conscious Health Plans
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The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, together with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today challengingThe New York and Presbyterian Hospital's (New York-Presbyterian) anticompetitive contract restrictions that deny New Yorkers the choice of lower cost healthcare options.
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, charges New York-Presbyterian with violating Section 1 of the Sherman Act. New York-Presbyterian is the largest and most powerful hospital system in New York City. It owns and operates eight hospitals and many outpatient facilities in the New York City area. The suit seeks to enjoin New York-Presbyterian from imposing contractual restrictions that preclude insurers and employers from offering New Yorkers budget-conscious health insurance plans. This is the second case the Division has brought this year to ensure that Americans can access healthcare markets with robust competition and receive high quality, affordable care.
"Millions of New Yorkers pay more for healthcare because of these anticompetitive practices," said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. "At the direction of President Trump, this Justice Department will fight relentlessly to ensure that Americans get the healthcare they need without facing exorbitant costs."
"Healthcare is a vital sector of our nation's economy that touches the life of every single American," said Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed A. Assefi of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. "New York-Presbyterian has known for years that the American consumer wants budget-conscious health plans that reduce healthcare costs. But rather than offer consumers choice, New York-Presbyterian uses its market power to protect its margins, impede competition from rival hospitals, and prevent employers and unions from creating these plans. The Antitrust Division will continue to hold hospitals violating the antitrust laws accountable. I am grateful for the dedicated work of our staff and the Southern District of New York in this matter."
"The high cost of healthcare is frustrating to every New Yorker," said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for the Southern District of New York. "Our Office will continue to work with our partners in the Antitrust Division to investigate and confront anticompetitive practices that contribute to higher healthcare costs."
As alleged in the complaint, New York-Presbyterian imposes plan restrictions in its contracts with payors that prevent payors from offering plans that, for example, do not include New York-Presbyterian or do not feature New York-Presbyterian in the most favored tier of the plan. New York-Presbyterian even forbids payors from offering lower copays when patients chose to receive care at New York-Presbyterian's -- often lower priced -- rivals. These unlawful restrictions insulate New York-Presbyterian from price competition, limiting its rival hospitals from competing for patients based on lower prices or better value, and prevent the development of budget-conscious plans for New Yorkers that are available in other parts of the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-new-york-presbyterian-hospital-anticompetitive-contracts-increase
Gear Isle Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chocolate Product Due to Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Gear Isle Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chocolate Product Due to Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 19, 2026
FDA Publish Date: March 26, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Product contains sildenafil and tadalafil
Company Name: Gear Isle
Brand Name: Gold Lion, ilum
Product Description: Chocolate
Company Announcement
West Sacramento, CA, Gear Isle is voluntarily recalling
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Gear Isle Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chocolate Product Due to Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 19, 2026
FDA Publish Date: March 26, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Product contains sildenafil and tadalafil
Company Name: Gear Isle
Brand Name: Gold Lion, ilum
Product Description: Chocolate
Company Announcement
West Sacramento, CA, Gear Isle is voluntarily recallingthe following products to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients, sildenafil and tadalafil.
Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Sachet, UPC 795847916279, LOT# no lot number, Expires: 06/2027 ilum Sex Chocolate, UPC 1002448578911, LOT# no lot number, Expires: 12/25/2027.
Risk Statement: Use of products with undeclared active ingredients sildenafil and tadalafil may pose a threat to consumers because the active ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life-threatening. Among the adult male population who are most likely to use these products, adult males who use nitrates for cardiac conditions are most at risk from these products. To date, Gear Isle has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
The product is labeled as a dietary supplement and is packaged as indicated in the table below. The product can also be identified by using the attached images. The products were distributed nationwide via internet sales.
Product ... Packaging size ... UPC ... Lot # ... Expiration date
Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Male Enhancement Sachet ... 1-count ... 795847916279 ... No lot number ... 06/2027
ilum Sex Chocolate Male Sexual Enhancement Booster ... 1-count ... 1002448578911 ... No lot number ... 12/25/2027
Gear Isle is notifying its customers by notification letter and is arranging for returns and refunds of all recalled products. Consumers who have the product(s) (see table) that are being recalled should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Gear Isle customer service by calling 888-387-4753 or emailing info@gearisle.com on Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm PST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
* Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm2 or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gear-isle-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-chocolate-product-due-undeclared-sildenafil-and
Fed: User's Guide to Reducing the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve issued the following white paper abstract (No. 2026-019) on March 26, 2026. The white paper, by Alyssa G. Anderson, Alessandro Barbarino, Anthony M. Diercks and Stephen Miran, was entitled "A User's Guide to Reducing the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet".
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A User's Guide to Reducing the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
Abstract:
For the avoidance of doubt: 1) This catalog presents and analyzes a variety of options for reducing the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. Nothing here is an endorsement of any specific policy option; this is a
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WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve issued the following white paper abstract (No. 2026-019) on March 26, 2026. The white paper, by Alyssa G. Anderson, Alessandro Barbarino, Anthony M. Diercks and Stephen Miran, was entitled "A User's Guide to Reducing the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet".
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A User's Guide to Reducing the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
Abstract:
For the avoidance of doubt: 1) This catalog presents and analyzes a variety of options for reducing the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. Nothing here is an endorsement of any specific policy option; this is amenu of options. Combined, we estimate these options open the door to balance sheet reduction of $1.2 to $2.1 trillion within the Fed's current ample reserves framework. While we do not advocate for or against a return to a scarce reserves regime, further reductions would be possible with a return to scarce reserves. 2) The process of materially shrinking the balance sheet would require a great deal of implementation and rulemaking work in advance and would take time, at least a year and quite possibly several, before the Fed can begin shrinking its balance sheet. If undertaken, there are good reasons for moving slowly and gingerly, and to take steps to ensure financial markets are able to absorb the reissue of securities that roll off the Federal Reserve's balance sheet.
Keywords: Federal Reserve Balance Sheet, Quantitative Tightening, Reserve Management, Monetary Policy Implementation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17016/FEDS.2026.019
PDF: Full Paper (https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/feds/files/2026019pap.pdf)
Disclaimer: The economic research that is linked from this page represents the views of the authors and does not indicate concurrence either by other members of the Board's staff or by the Board of Governors. The economic research and their conclusions are often preliminary and are circulated to stimulate discussion and critical comment. The Board values having a staff that conducts research on a wide range of economic topics and that explores a diverse array of perspectives on those topics. The resulting conversations in academia, the economic policy community, and the broader public are important to sharpening our collective thinking.
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View full text here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/feds/a-users-guide-to-reducing-the-federal-reserves-balance-sheet.htm
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FCC Deletes More Obsolete Rules to Improve Modern Network Deployment
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on March 27, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Deletes More Obsolete Rules to Improve Modern Network Deployment
Re: Delete, Delete, Delete, Direct Final Rule, GN Docket No. 25-133 (March 26, 2026)
One year ago this month, we launched our In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding to cut the deadwood from the Code of Federal Regulations and eliminate rules that no longer serve the public interest. Today, we vote on our seventh direct final rule and close out phase one of this historic deregulatory
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on March 27, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Deletes More Obsolete Rules to Improve Modern Network Deployment
Re: Delete, Delete, Delete, Direct Final Rule, GN Docket No. 25-133 (March 26, 2026)
One year ago this month, we launched our In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding to cut the deadwood from the Code of Federal Regulations and eliminate rules that no longer serve the public interest. Today, we vote on our seventh direct final rule and close out phase one of this historic deregulatoryeffort.
Today's order will eliminate 18 rule provisions, over 6,400 words, and covering over 10 pages in the Part 1 of the CFR. Many of these are outdated procedural rules that serve no purpose except to bloat rulebook.
Across this first phase, the FCC has now cut roughly 1,274 rule provisions, 149,566 words, and more than 338 pages of obsolete regulations. The vast majority of deadwood is gone. But we're not slowing down. On deck for 2026 is licensing and permitting reform, eliminating unnecessary paperwork, and smashing technological silos that have held back innovation for decades.
None of this is possible without the FCC's top tier team. Their hard work to identify and eliminate wasteful rules is yielding great results. And for their work on today's item, my thanks to David Konczal, Scott Bouboulis, Mary Lovejoy, Gary Michaels, Kelly Quinn, Cameron Duncan, Michele Wu-Baily, Hayley Steffen, Michelle Schaefer, Jonathan Williams, and all the staff across the agency who made this possible.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-420139A2.pdf
America First in Action: U.S. Records Net Negative Migration Across Every Metro Area
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The White House issued the following news on March 26, 2026:
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America First in Action: U.S. Records Net Negative Migration Across Every Metro Area
The United States has achieved a historic turnaround on immigration, with net migration falling across every single metropolitan area in the country last year. It's yet another major victory for President Donald J. Trump's unrelenting commitment to securing our borders and putting America First.
"In the Laredo metro area, on the Texas border, immigration screeched to a virtual standstill. El Centro, a metro that has historically
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The White House issued the following news on March 26, 2026:
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America First in Action: U.S. Records Net Negative Migration Across Every Metro Area
The United States has achieved a historic turnaround on immigration, with net migration falling across every single metropolitan area in the country last year. It's yet another major victory for President Donald J. Trump's unrelenting commitment to securing our borders and putting America First.
"In the Laredo metro area, on the Texas border, immigration screeched to a virtual standstill. El Centro, a metro that has historicallyserved as a desert gateway into California, lost more people to other countries than it gained. In Denver and its suburbs, the net immigration rate fell by almost three-quarters. In the Chicago area, it was slashed by nearly two-thirds.
Every metro area in the United States, in fact, experienced lower immigration rates during the year leading up to July 2025 compared with the previous year, according to new estimates released on Thursday by the Census Bureau."
These sweeping reductions reflect the undeniable success of President Trump's signature border security policies. With illegal border crossings at their lowest level since the 1970s, the U.S. recorded net negative migration last year for the first time in at least 50 years -- reversing decades of open border failures that undermined American workers, strained public resources, and eroded national sovereignty.
The American people voted for a secure border and a sovereign nation. President Trump is keeping that promise -- and the results speak for themselves.
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/03/america-first-in-action-u-s-records-net-negative-migration-across-every-metro-area/
