⚖️U.S. Countervailing Duty on Grinding Media from India
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain high chrome cast iron grinding media (grinding media) from India. The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
Learn More📦New Duties on Products from China and Hong Kong
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14256 of April 2, 2025, "Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China As Applied to Low-Value Imports," which eliminates the de minimis exemption for products of the People's Republic of China (PRC) (which include products of Hong Kong) and establishes a new duty rate for international postal packages sent to the United States through the international postal network from the PRC or Hong Kong, as amended by Executive Order 14259 of April 8, 2025, "Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties As Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People's Republic of China," and Executive Order 14266 of April 9, 2025, "Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment," the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that appropriate action is needed to ensure collection of applicable duties as well as to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) as set out in the Annex to this notice.
Learn More🚢Proposed Tariffs and Service Fees on Chinese Maritime Services
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that appropriate action in this investigation includes: certain services fees on the maritime transport services of Chinese operators and shipowners; on maritime transport services of operators using Chinese-built vessels to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis; certain service fees on the maritime transport services of operators of foreign-built vehicle carriers to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis; and restrictions on certain maritime transport services for U.S. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative is proposing additional tariffs on certain ship-to-shore cranes on a non-discriminatory basis, and proposing additional tariffs on certain other cargo handling equipment of China. USTR requests written comments regarding the proposed tariff actions set forth in this notice and will convene a public hearing in relation to the proposed tariffs.
Learn More☀️Preliminary Results on Countervailing Duties for Solar Cells from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies were provided to producers and exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, (solar cells) from the People's Republic of China (China) during the period of review (POR), January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. We are rescinding this review with respect to the companies listed in Appendix III. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Learn More🚢U.S. Investigates Import Injuries on Chassis from Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam
The International Trade Commission is investigating imports of chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam, amid allegations of unfair pricing and subsidies. The investigations could lead to the imposition of tariffs to protect U.S. industries, following petitions from the U.S. Chassis Manufacturers Coalition highlighting material injury from these imports.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings #1 Affecting Energy Regulations
The Department of Energy has issued a Combined Notice of Filings detailing various electric rate filings and compliance submissions by multiple energy companies. These filings include tariff amendments, compliance orders, and requests for waivers, focusing on tariff revisions that may influence operational protocols within the energy industry. Businesses engaged in electric generation and transmission must pay attention to the specified comment dates and regulatory requirements for participation.
Learn More🪟Postponement of Float Glass Products Import Investigation Notice
The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations regarding less-than-fair-value investigations for float glass products from China and Malaysia. The delay allows for additional review and response time from involved parties, potentially impacting future trade practices and pricing in the U.S. market. The new deadline for preliminary determinations is set for July 9, 2025.
Learn More🍬Notice of Special Safeguard Duties on Sugar Imports in 2025
After reviewing the volume of articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugars described in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), the Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has determined that the yearly special safeguard trigger level has been met and a special safeguard duty on articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugars will be imposed.
Learn More📦Modifying Tariff Rates
Executive Order 14266 announces modifications to reciprocal tariff rates in response to international trade dynamics, particularly focusing on China. It addresses retaliatory tariffs and outlines a temporary suspension of duties for specific foreign trading partners, aiming to rectify trade imbalances and enhance U.S. economic security. The order emphasizes collaboration with various international partners to ensure equitable trade practices.
Learn More📦Amendment to Tariffs and Duties on Low-Value Imports from China
Executive Order 14259 modifies reciprocal tariffs and duties applied to low-value imports from China in response to ongoing trade imbalances. The order outlines new duty rates, increased tariff measures in retaliation to Chinese tariffs, and mandates actions for implementation by relevant U.S. agencies to safeguard national security and economic stability.
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