🌲Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Review on Softwood Lumber
On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order in Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade Investigations or Negotiations, et al., v. United States, et al., Consol. Ct. No. 19-00122 (Slip Op. 25-8) (CIT 2025) (COALITION V), partially sustaining the U.S. Department of Commerce's (Commerce) final results of remand redetermination (remand redetermination), concerning the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain softwood lumber products (softwood lumber) from Canada. In particular, the CIT sustained Commerce's remand redetermination calculating a 0.88 percent de minimis subsidy rate for Fontaine, Inc. and its cross-owned affiliates Gestion Natanis Inc., Les Placements Jean-Paul Fontaine Ltee, and Placements Nicolas Fontaine Inc. (collectively, Fontaine) and determination to exclude subject merchandise produced and exported by Fontaine from the CVD order on softwood lumber from Canada. On March 13, 2025, the CIT issued an order severing Fontaine, Inc., et al., v. United States, et al., Ct. No. 19- 00154, (Fontaine v. US) from COALITION. The CIT further issued its judgment and ordered that Fontaine's enjoined entries be liquidated in accordance with the final court decision. On April 18, 2025, pursuant to CIT Rule 60(b)(6), the Court further ordered that Commerce: (1) publish an amended final results of the CVD expedited review with respect to Fontaine that reflects the calculated 0.00 percent cash deposit rate for Fontaine, and (2) ensure that subject entries enjoined in the action are liquidated in accordance with the final court decision, including all appeals, consistent with the requirements of section 516A(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Accordingly, Commerce is issuing these amended final results of CVD expedited review reflecting the zero percent cash deposit rate determined in Commerce's remand redetermination. Moreover, we are confirming that Commerce will also direct CBP to liquidate entries enjoined in this action of softwood lumber produced and exported by Fontaine, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, on or after April 28, 2017, in accordance with the final court decision in this case, including all appeals.
Learn More🔗Notice on Membership Changes in Resilient Infrastructure Consortium
The Department of Justice issued a notice regarding the Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium, detailing new member additions and ongoing membership openness. This consortium aims to promote collaboration in energy and infrastructure sectors while adhering to antitrust laws outlined in the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
Learn More⚒️Preliminary Determination on Corrosion-Resistant Steel Imports from Canada
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from Canada are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Learn More🌲Analysis of Countervailing Duties on Softwood Lumber from Canada
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies were being provided to producers and exporters of certain softwood lumber products (softwood lumber) from Canada during the period of review (POR), January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Commerce is also rescinding this review with respect to 46 companies. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Learn More🎣2025 Management Measures for Pacific Halibut Fishery Regulations
NMFS is proposing annual management measures for the 2025 non- Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery that operates south of Point Chehalis, WA, (lat. 46[deg]53.30' N) in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. Annual management measures include fishing periods and fishing period limits. NMFS is also proposing to modify permit deadlines for all Area 2A non-Tribal commercial fisheries and modify inseason action announcement procedures for the Area 2A non- Tribal directed commercial fishery. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide fishing opportunity where available.
Learn More📊SEC Requests Comments on Proposed Form F-80 Information Collection
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of Form F-80, a registration form for certain large, publicly traded Canadian issuers. This form is designed to inform U.S. investors about material details regarding registered Canadian securities and facilitate informed voting and investment decisions.
Learn More🎣2025 Regulatory Changes for Pacific Halibut Fisheries Impacting Businesses
This final rule approves changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (CSP) for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, the rule implements new management measures for the 2025 recreational fisheries in Area 2A, including the recreational fishery season open dates and subarea allocations for Area 2A. This action also adds a new inseason management provision that explicitly allows for the inseason transfer of anticipated uncaught recreational fishery allocation from the Northern California subarea to the South of Point Arena subarea. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut, while providing additional angler opportunity to achieve the Area 2A allocation set by the IPHC.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Extension of Form 40-F for Canadian Issuers
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces an extension request for Form 40-F under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form is essential for Canadian companies registering securities or filing annual reports, as it helps investors make informed decisions regarding investments in these issuers. The public can comment on this information collection request within 30 days.
Learn More📦Amendment to Import Duties on Canadian Products Effective March 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14193, "Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border," as amended by Executive Order 14197, "Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border", and subsequently amended by Executive Order 14226, "Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border", which imposed specified rates of duty on imports of articles that are products of Canada, and further amended by the President's March 6, 2025 Executive order "Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border," the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that appropriate action is needed to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) as set out in the Annex to this notice.
Learn More🚗Executive Order Adjusts Tariffs to Support Automotive Industry
Executive Order 14231 addresses the flow of illicit drugs across the northern border by amending tariffs related to the U.S. automotive industry and potash imports from Canada. The order seeks to minimize disruptions in automotive supply chains, emphasizing the importance of this industry for national security and economic stability. It introduces specific changes to tariffs, aiming to protect jobs and industry innovation.
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