IndexBox’s latest report shows that the ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment market is projected to continue expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching 175 in 2035 (2025=100).
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has initiated the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, asking Mexico to review alleged violations of freedom of association and collective bargaining rights at the Carolina Performance Fabrics plant. Located in Guanajuato, Mexico, the plant produces high-performance specialty textiles for the automotive industry. The United States has suspended customs liquidation of unliquidated entries of goods from the plant. Mexico has 10 days to decide whether to agree to conduct a review; if it agrees, it must complete the review within 45 days of the date this request was made.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is evaluating a petition alleging that Tesla Cybercab and Model Y vehicles sped in school zones while operating under automated systems. The preliminary inquiry covers about 1,000 model year 2026 vehicles. NHTSA has not yet decided whether to open a full investigation, while a separate investigation into Cybercab’s self-certification process is underway.