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04/20/2026

The EU's Cross-Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism is looking more and more like US Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel with the potential inclusion of more derivatives: https://hubs.ly/Q04clw270

The European Council has formally responded to the Commission's December proposal to expand and adjust CBAM. Here's what you need to know.

04/19/2026

U.S. Department of Labor Launches Self-Assessment Tools for Forced and Child Labor- Free Supply Chains: we're proud of the work we did to contribute to this open resource to help combat abusive labor practices in supply chains around the world

The U.S. Department of Labor launched a new set of tools to help companies identify forced labor in their supply chains. Here's what you need to know

04/16/2026

EU Forced Labor Regulation: 4 Things You Need To Know

1. Scope
All companies with physical supply chains, EU-based and international, of any size, are subject to the EU Forced Labor Regulation: they must perform due diligence to ensure that no products of forced labor are imported into the EU or placed on the market.

2. Enforcement
The EU will conduct investigations both independently and based on whistleblower reports. If an investigation uncovers forced labor at any stage of the supply chain, the EU may block the import or sale of affected products and/or fine the companies responsible for their placement on the EU market.

3. Reputational Risk
The EU can release documents to the public if an investigation into a company or a product results in a finding of forced labor. This presents a huge reputational risk that can tarnish a company’s name for decades.

4. How to Prepare
Similar to US Forced Labor regulations, companies are required to provide supply chain mapping and chain-of-custody traceability data to investigators proving that the end-to-end supply chain is free of forced labor - all within 30 days.

The EUFLR is the best reason to map your supply chain if you haven’t yet.
Find out how Sourcemap’s automated workflows build audit-ready documentation with the least upfront work of any solution.

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04/14/2026

Sourcemap Recognized as a Leader in Projected $1.8 Billion EUDR Compliance Software Market
NEW YORK — As the global market for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) commodity due-diligence software projects to reach a valuation of USD 1.8 billion by 2036, Sourcemap has been identified as a critical leader in enabling complex, data-driven compliance. In its authoritative new report, "EUDR Commodity Due-Diligence Software Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2026 to 2036," Future Market Insights (FMI) underscores Sourcemap’s essential role in transforming supply chain data into actionable regulatory intelligence.

https://hubs.ly/Q04bSX4b0

04/13/2026

Here is Sourcemap’s weekly roundup of the most important supply chain regulatory news for this week, April 13, 2026:

1. China’s New Industrial and Supply Chain Security Framework: EU/US laws require deep-tier supply chain audits, but China now treats some of these audits as potential national security threats

2. CBP Updates UFLPA Dashboard with Item-Level Detail : U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its Forced Labor Ban Enforcement Statistics Dashboard to identify commodities at the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 4-digit level (HTS-4). This allows CBP to target specific sub-components (like "Cotton Dresses" vs. "Cotton T-shirts") with surgical precision.

3. EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) Central Registry Timeline Finalized
The EU has confirmed that the Central Registry of Product Identifiers is slated for launch in June 2026. This registry will serve as the single source of truth for all product-level data, including material composition, origin, and recyclability. For a product to be sold in the EU, it must eventually be registered here.

4. Implementation Phase Begins for Simplified CSDDD/CSRD Omnibus, Germany Repeals LkSG reporting standards: With the Omnibus I package now in the implementation phase, the EU has narrowed the n-tier mapping requirement to high-risk sectors and obscure suppliers.

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Here is Sourcemap’s weekly roundup of the most important supply chain regulatory news for this week, April 13, 2026:

04/13/2026

Didn't have time to read the latest EU Forced Labor Regulation leaked document? For a limited time you can access Sourcemap's customer cheat sheet to understand the EUFLR in detail, answering such questions as:

What companies / industries are impacted by the EU Forced Labor Regulation?
Does the EU Forced Labor Regulation only apply to EU-based companies?
Are there scope exclusions for companies under a certain size or below a certain revenue threshold?
Does the EU Forced Labor Regulation explicitly require supply chain mapping?
How is the EU Forced Labor Regulation different from the US Forced Labor Ban?
Are there financial penalties for non-compliance with the EU Forced Labor Regulation?

And more. Find out here:
https://hubs.ly/Q04bbgv_0

As we prepare for the finalized EUFLR guidelines to be published this June, our policy analysts have prepared a cheat sheet based on the draft guidance currently circulating in Brussels.

04/12/2026

US Section 232 Steel & Aluminum Tariff Update: 3 Things You Need to Know

1. The US Announced Major Changes to Section 232 Tariffs on April 6
Importers now only pay tariffs on the value of the entire good (not the metal contained) and there are no Section 232 tariffs due if metal is less than 15% of total product weight.

2. Products Are Going to be More Expensive
Importers now owe a 50% tariff on the total value of metal imports, and a 25% tariff on the total value of derivative products
*except for products made with American origin metal (10% tariff)
*except for products made with UK origin metal (15-25% tariff)

3. Supply Chain Mapping is Necessary to Avoid Paying 3x Cost of Goods
Importers must declare the melt & pour locations for steel and the smelt & cast locations for aluminum or be charged a 200% tariff on the total value of the product

Map Your Steel and Aluminum Supply Chains Today
Take advantage of Section 232 exemptions, build a defensible tariff audit trail, and map out new options for steel and aluminum sourcing using Sourcemap’s automated n-tier mapping software.

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Learn why Sourcemap is trusted by over 200 major brands for supply chain mapping. Contact us and request a demo today.

04/09/2026

The EU published a guide to the new Roles and Responsibilities of companies complying with the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation . Sourcemap policy lead Marissa Brock breaks it down in this video:

Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q049X5RM0

04/07/2026

The Most Important Supply Chain Regulatory News for This Week, April 6th 2026:

1. Major U.S. Section 232 Tariff Proclamations
On April 2, 2026, President Trump issued two proclamations that fundamentally alter the cost and compliance landscape for pharmaceutical and metal supply chains:
- Pharmaceutical Onshoring: New 100% tariffs have been imposed on certain branded pharmaceutical products and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to reduce reliance on imports.
- Revised Metals Tariffs: Effective immediately as of April 6, 2026, existing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper were modified.

2. Emerging Chemical and Product Bans
Several high-impact regulations regarding hazardous materials and unsold goods are moving from the proposal phase to active enforcement this month:
- Forever Chemical Regulation (PFAS): U.S. lawmakers recently reintroduced the "Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026". If enacted, it would require a 10-year phaseout of all non-essential PFAS uses and shift federal oversight to treat PFAS as a single class of chemicals rather than individual substances.
- EU Unsold Textiles Ban: Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the EU has moved to stop the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear. Large companies must comply starting July 19, 2026, forcing a rapid shift toward circular inventory and return strategies.

3. Germany: Replacing the LkSG with "International Responsibility"
The German Federal Cabinet presented a draft this week to replace the existing German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) with a new "Law on International Corporate Responsibility." The News: This move is designed to prevent "Sonderweg" (a separate German path) by aligning German law with the lighter EU thresholds. However, trade associations warned this week that "no noticeable relief" will be felt in 2026, as the detailed documentation requirements for high-risk tiers remain in effect.

4. California SB 253: The 2026 Disclosure Deadline
Despite the federal SEC climate rule being stalled in court, California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) remains in full effect. This week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a reminder that the first reports—covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for the 2025 fiscal year—are due by June 2026.

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03/31/2026

The Most Important Supply Chain Regulatory News for This Week, March 30th 2026:

1. Section 301 Investigations: This week is the critical preparation window for the April 15 deadline for written comments. The USTR is investigating 60 economies (including Canada, Mexico, and the EU) for failing to effectively prohibit forced labor imports.
2. "Made in USA" Enforcement (EO 14392): The FTC and DOJ are now authorized to use the False Claims Act to go after government contractors who misrepresent domestic origin. Additionally, the order directs the FTC to consider new rules holding online marketplaces responsible for verifying the country-of-origin claims of third-party sellers.
3. EU "Omnibus I" Directive Entry into Force: This directive drastically amends the CSDDD (Due Diligence) and CSRD (Reporting). It narrows the scope of companies directly affected (raising the threshold to €1.5 billion turnover) but keeps the "risk-based" due diligence requirements intact for those remaining.
4. Revamped US Forced Labor Enforcement Dashboard: The new dashboard, updated as of late March, now defines a "shipment" as an individual transaction rather than an entry. This has caused the "number of stopped shipments" to appear much higher, providing a more realistic view of the enforcement bottleneck.

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