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📊Countervailing Duty Orders on Melamine Imports Announced

Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing countervailing duty orders on melamine from Germany, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago.

⚓️Executive Order 14175 Designates Ansar Allah a Terrorist Organization

Executive Order 14175 initiates the process to designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The order outlines the U.S. government’s strategy to counter this group's threats to American personnel and global maritime trade, particularly in the Red Sea, and highlights the urgent need for collaborative regional efforts.

⚖️ITC Amends Patent Claims in Wireless Modules Investigation Notice

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 17) of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") granting complainants' motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to assert additional patent claims.

🪵Preliminary Results on Softwood Lumber Countervailing Duties from Canada

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that TRAPA Forest Products Ltd. (TRAPA) is the successor-in- interest (SII) to Trans-Pacific Trading Ltd. (Trans-Pacific) in the context of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain softwood lumber products (softwood lumber) from Canada. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.

⚖️New Antidumping Duty Orders on Melamine Imports Effective January 2025

Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing the antidumping duty orders on melamine from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago.

⚖️USITC Maintains Antidumping Duties on Steel Wire Hangers from China

🏭Rescission of Antidumping Duty Review on OCTG from China

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the People's Republic of China (China) for the period of review (POR) May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024, because, as explained below, there are no suspended entries for the two companies subject to this review.

⚖️Preliminary Determination on Low Speed Vehicles from China

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from the People's Republic of China (China) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.

🏭Investigations on Float Glass Products from China and Malaysia

📈America First Trade Policy

The "America First Trade Policy" memorandum emphasizes a revitalized trade strategy aimed at enhancing American economic strength. It focuses on reducing trade deficits, investigating unfair trade practices, and fostering investment in U.S. industries. Key government officials are directed to assess existing trade agreements, currency practices, and the overall economic landscape to recommend measures that benefit American workers and businesses.