💼Impact of World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on Businesses
The proclamation for World Intellectual Property Day underscores the importance of safeguarding U.S. intellectual property to foster innovation. It highlights the Administration's ongoing efforts to protect American creators and their contributions to economic growth, alongside initiatives in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and cybersecurity. The commitment to defend against IP theft strengthens U.S. competitiveness globally.
Learn More☀️US Regulation on Countervailable Subsidies for Solar Cells from Malaysia
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from Malaysia. The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
Learn More🚚Notice of Request for Comments on Truck Import Investigation
On April 22, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty truck parts, and their derivative products. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (Section 232). Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.
Learn More☀️Preliminary Results to Revoke Antidumping Duty on Solar Products
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily intends to revoke, in part, the antidumping duty (AD) order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products, whether or not assembled into modules (solar products), from Taiwan with respect to certain small, low-wattage, off-grid certain small, low-wattage, off-grid (CSPV) cells as described below. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Learn More🚢Executive Order 14269
Executive Order 14269 aims to restore America's maritime dominance by revitalizing domestic shipbuilding and maritime workforce. It outlines a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan focusing on securing Federal funding, enhancing security, and promoting competition within the industry, while addressing workforce training and regulatory reforms necessary to strengthen U.S. maritime capabilities.
Learn More📜Notice of ISTAC Meeting on Export Control Policies
The Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the ISTAC will meet to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Learn More🚗Proclamation Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Parts in 2025
The proclamation adjusts imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the U.S., imposing a 25% tariff to address national security concerns. It identifies ongoing issues in the domestic automotive industry exacerbated by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Importers must document U.S. content, influencing import costs and regulatory compliance.
Learn More⛏️Extension of Import Restrictions on Ecuadorian Cultural Property
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Ecuador. The Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, has made the requisite determinations for extending the import restrictions, which were originally imposed by CBP Decision 20-03. These import restrictions are being extended pursuant to an exchange of diplomatic notes. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through January 16, 2030.
Learn More🛠️Postponement of Antidumping Investigations for Overhead Door Springs
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the postponement of preliminary determinations regarding less-than-fair-value investigations of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs imported from China and India. The decision follows a request from petitioners for additional time to analyze information and establish accurate antidumping duty margins, extending the deadline to May 27, 2025.
Learn More🇮🇪Proclamation of Irish-American Heritage Month and Business Opportunities
The proclamation honors the contributions of Irish Americans and the U.S.-Ireland relationship, emphasizing economic ties and the shared commitment to democracy. It calls on citizens to recognize the achievements of Irish Americans and celebrates their cultural heritage, establishing a platform for potential collaboration in trade and investment initiatives.
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