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The Treasury Department announced a meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, scheduled for February 2, 2021, via conference call. During this closed meeting, the Treasury will seek advice from the committee on issues related to the economy, financial markets, and debt management. The meeting is closed to the public to allow for open and frank discussions, and premature disclosure could lead to financial speculation. Fred Pietrangeli, the Director for the Office of Debt Management, can be contacted for more information.

The Executive Office of the President has issued a notice to extend the national emergency regarding serious human rights abuse and corruption worldwide. This emergency was initially declared on December 20, 2017, through Executive Order 13818. The decision to extend it beyond December 20, 2024, is based on the ongoing threat these issues pose to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. This continuation is set for an additional year, as required under the National Emergencies Act.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating potential violations related to products containing tirzepatide. On December 6, 2024, an administrative law judge issued an initial determination that partially found a violation of Section 337. The Commission is seeking public comments on the potential impact of excluding these products from the U.S. market or issuing cease and desist orders. Comments should address how these actions might affect public health, the economy, and consumer interests in the United States. Written submissions are due by January 8, 2025.

The President has decided to extend the national emergency concerning significant malicious cyber activities for another year beyond April 1, 2025. This emergency was originally declared on April 1, 2015, due to the threat these cyber activities pose to the United States' national security, foreign policy, and economy. Since then, several Executive Orders have been issued to address the situation. The extension will be officially noted in the Federal Register and communicated to Congress.

The Treasury Department announced a meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee to be held on February 4, 2025. The meeting will discuss topics related to the economy, financial markets, Treasury financing, and debt management. It will be closed to the public to prevent financial speculation based on premature disclosures and is exempt from disclosure laws. The meeting aims to gather advice from financial community representatives before the Treasury makes final decisions on its financing operations.