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The Trump administration announced a ban on importing newly manufactured routers from foreign companies, citing national security risks tied to supply-chain vulnerabilities and potential threats from foreign-made equipment.
DJI has sued the FCC in the Ninth Circuit to overturn the agency’s Covered List ruling that blocks import of new foreign-made drones, claiming the FCC overstepped its authority, violated procedures, and denied constitutional rights; the ban—effective since December 2025—carries exemptions only for some non-Chinese drones and parts, while DJI says the policy harms US customers and its business, amid related DoD listing and ongoing product rumors.
The FCC's Covered List blocks the import of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing DJI models remain available and legal to fly; a Blue UAS exemption could loosen future restrictions, yet the fate of new US drone models depends on US‑China relations, so buying now may be prudent for those who need a drone while gray-market options remain risky and not recommended.
The EU has reached a provisional agreement to phase out Russian natural gas imports, with a full ban on LNG by late 2026 and pipeline gas by late 2027, as part of its strategy to reduce dependency on Russian energy and enhance energy security.
The Trump administration has announced it will seize Giant brand bicycles manufactured in Taiwan due to evidence of forced labor, citing abusive working conditions and debt bondage, as part of its broader crackdown on imports produced with forced labor practices.
Apple is appealing a U.S. court ruling that banned the sale of certain Apple Watch models with blood-oxygen sensors due to patent infringement claims by Masimo, arguing that the ban unjustly deprives users of a feature and questioning the basis of the patent dispute related to prototypes versus finished products.
China has lifted bans on imports from five major Australian beef processing facilities, signaling improving relations between the two countries. The bans, imposed between 2020 and 2022, were part of broader trade restrictions following Australia's call for a COVID-19 origin investigation. The removal of these restrictions is expected to boost Australian beef shipments to China, which is Australia's second-largest beef export market. However, some trade barriers, including a ban on Australian lobsters, remain.
Apple has redesigned its Apple Watches to circumvent an import ban imposed by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) after a patent infringement dispute with Masimo. The ban was related to the watches' pulse oximeters, which read blood oxygen levels, infringing on Masimo's patents. Apple's redesigned watches reportedly do not contain pulse oximetry functionality, allowing them to bypass the import ban. The company's appeal is pending before the Federal Circuit, which will rule on its motion to continue the ban pause. Versions of the Apple Watch without the blood oxygen sensor are unaffected by the dispute.
Apple has found a way to work around the import ban on its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 by removing the blood oxygen measurement feature, following a legal battle with health-tech company Masimo. The ban, which took the watches off Apple's shelves, led to the proposed solution being accepted by Masimo, and the new watches without the oximeter feature have been shipped to retailers in the US, pending approval from Apple's corporate office before they can be sold.
Apple may remove the blood oxygen feature from its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 if its appeal of the import ban is unsuccessful, following a claim by medical device maker Masimo that certain Apple Watch models infringe on its blood oxygen monitoring technology patents. Masimo stated that US Customs and Border Protection found Apple's redesign to be outside the scope of the import ban, and Apple told them that the redesigned watches do not contain pulse oximetry functionality. The import ban initially took effect on December 26, but the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily paused it, allowing Apple to continue sales while it fights the ban.
Apple plans to remove pulse oximeters from its smartwatches to circumvent an import ban imposed by the International Trade Commission following a complaint from medical device manufacturer Masimo. The ban specifically targets the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and Apple is seeking a permanent stay on the ban pending its appeal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to technical changes to the watches, and the company is expected to decide this week on the appeal.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stated that Apple can potentially bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models by implementing a redesign, following a patent infringement dispute with Masimo. The ban, issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission, applies to certain Apple Watch models, but Apple has convinced a U.S. appeals court to temporarily pause the ban while it contests the ruling. The customs agency's decision may be subject to review by the ITC. Masimo has accused Apple of infringing its patents and stealing technology, while Apple has countered with its own legal actions.
Apple has removed the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 from its online store ahead of an import ban imposed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) on December 26th. The ban is the result of a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo, which claims that the SpO2 sensor in Apple's smartwatches infringes upon its patents. Apple can continue to sell the Apple Watch SE, which does not have the sensor. The ban only applies to Apple's own sales channels in the US, and it is unclear how long it will be in effect. Apple is exploring software changes and a possible settlement with Masimo to resolve the issue.
Apple has failed in its attempt to delay an impending import ban on certain Apple Watch models, as ruled by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ban is a result of the ITC finding that the Apple Watch's blood oxygen sensor infringed on intellectual property owned by medical technology company Masimo. Unless the White House intervenes, Apple will have to halt sales of the affected models in the U.S. during a crucial sales period. President Joe Biden has the power to veto the ban, but no indication has been given as to whether he will do so. Masimo CEO Joe Kiani has also accused Apple of misleading his company and poaching technical staff.
Apple has been unsuccessful in its attempt to delay an import and sales ban on the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 imposed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). The ban, which goes into effect on December 26th, is a result of Apple's SpO2 sensors infringing on patents held by medical device maker Masimo. Apple plans to remove the affected watches from store shelves by December 24th but is exploring software changes to avoid the ban. The ban only applies in the US, and third-party retailers can continue selling the watches until their supplies run out. Apple still has a chance to overturn the decision if President Joe Biden vetoes it, although the likelihood of this happening is slim.