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⚡Combined Notice of Electric Rate Filings and Tariff Amendments

The notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission outlines various electric rate filings and tariff amendments submitted by multiple applicants, detailing effective dates, descriptions of changes, and opportunities for public comment. The document serves as a crucial update for stakeholders in the energy sector regarding regulatory compliance and potential impacts on pricing and service agreements.

⚙️Rincon Power's Proposed Production Activity in Foreign-Trade Zone 205

Rincon Power, LLC has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for production activities in FTZ 205, California. The notification includes specific foreign-status materials and finished products for manufacturing, which may lead to duty benefits and compliance considerations for stakeholders involved.

⚖️Executive Order 14194

Executive Order 14194 aims to impose a 25% ad valorem duty on Mexican products in response to issues at the southern border. The order cites failed cooperation from the Mexican government in combatting drug trafficking and illegal immigration as justifications for these tariffs. It signals a national emergency and outlines measures for enforcement and potential escalations if Mexico does not address these concerns adequately.

📦Additional Tariffs on Chinese Products from U.S. Executive Order

In order to effectuate the President's February 1, 2025 Executive Order "Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China," which imposes specified rates of duty on imports of articles that are products of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China), 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.

⚖️Antidumping Duty Notice for Circular Welded Steel Pipe Imports

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment in Wheatland Tube v. United States, Court no. 22-00160, sustaining the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)'s first remand results pertaining to the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on circular welded non-alloy steel pipe (CWP) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) covering the period November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020. Commerce is notifying the public that the CIT's final judgment is not in harmony with Commerce's final results of the administrative review, and that Commerce is amending the final results with respect to the dumping margin assigned to Husteel Co., Ltd. (Husteel), Hyundai Steel Company (Hyundai), and the companies not selected for individual examination.

📊Investigations on Chinese Ceramic Abrasive Grains Set to Impact U.S. Industry

The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating alleged material injury to the domestic industry from imports of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China, which are claimed to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. The investigation's outcomes could lead to significant tariffs and market changes.

🏭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.

⚖️Investigation on Chinese Erythritol Imports and U.S. Industry Impact

⚖️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.