United States: Industry Updates & Analysis

Explore the latest developments reshaping the automotive industry, from USMCA negotiations and evolving tariff policies to strategic shifts in electric vehicle production and autonomous driving technology. How are manufacturers adapting their supply chains and product strategies amid global trade tensions and changing consumer preferences?

Moore & Van Allen attorneys Gary English and Samuel Person analyze the cascading effects of maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, exploring how delays and detention risks at this critical chokepoint are creating widespread impacts on global supply chains and industrial production. The article examines the legal and operational challenges facing shipping companies and downstream businesses navigating these uncertain transit conditions.

The USPTO has signaled a significant shift in how it examines software and AI patent applications, potentially easing decade-long restrictions on patent eligibility. This development may open new opportunities for Agritech innovations that increasingly rely on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software-based technologies to improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability.

Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers are rapidly implementing AI-powered predictive maintenance platforms to monitor critical manufacturing equipment through real-time sensor data.

Q1 2026 saw revenue declines across most consumer sectors, with Apparel & Luxury hit hardest at -10%, while inflation surged to 3.8%—the highest since May 2023. As margin pressure intensifies...

The U.S. Army’s FY 2027 budget request emphasizes force growth, modernization, and industrial base expansion. The Army is requesting approximately $252.8 billion...

Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the April 2026 edition of Capital Snapshot, which includes a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued draft interim staff guidance (ISG or draft guidance), DANU-ISG-2026-XX, “NRC Application Pathway for Reactor Designs Previously Authorized...

Recent gains in Chinese economic influence across Africa highlight gaps in current US Africa strategy, indicating that the current level of engagement may be insufficient to fully counter Beijing’s presence.