📄Termination of Trade Policy Investigation by ITC
On February 4, 2025, the Commission received a letter from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) withdrawing its request made on January 25, 2023, that the Commission prepare a series of public reports on the potential distributional effects of goods and services trade and trade policy on U.S. workers and underrepresented and underserved communities. Therefore, the Commission has terminated Investigation No. 332-599, "Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers, 2026 Report", and will not release a report related to this investigation. The USTR requested the investigation and report under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Learn More⚖️U.S. Maintains Antidumping Duties on Persulfates from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that revoking the antidumping duty order on persulfates imported from China would likely harm the domestic industry. This decision aims to prevent material injury and is based on a comprehensive review process stipulated by the Tariff Act of 1930. The findings will influence future trade practices and pricing in the U.S. market.
Learn More📦Final Determination on Melamine Import Duties from India
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that melamine from India is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
Learn More⚖️Initiation of LTFV Investigation on Temporary Steel Fencing Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a Less-Than-Fair-Value investigation into imports of temporary steel fencing from China, following a petition alleging injuries to the domestic industry. This review will assess whether such imports are sold at unfairly low prices, potentially leading to tariffs that impact pricing and market dynamics for U.S. manufacturers.
Learn More🧊Final Phase of Antidumping Investigation on Thai Refrigerator-Freezers
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1696 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of large top-mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand, provided for in subheading 8418.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be sold at less-than-fair-value.
Learn More📋Delay in USDA Privacy Act System of Records Effective Date
This document delays the effective date of the January 10, 2025, modified system of records notice, titled "Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), USDA/APHIS-21," in accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from the President titled, "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review". The effective date of the exemptions in the notice are delayed until April 11, 2025. The notice modified the system to exempt it from certain provisions of the Privacy Act.
Learn More⚖️Executive Order Pauses Tariffs on Mexican Goods Amid Border Crisis
Executive Order 14198 addresses the security threat posed by drug trafficking and illegal migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. It puts a temporary pause on proposed tariffs while evaluating Mexico's cooperative actions. The order emphasizes ongoing assessments of border issues and potential tariff implementations depending on future situations.
Learn More🇺🇸Executive Order 14197
Executive Order 14197 addresses the national security threat posed by drug trafficking at the U.S.-Canada border. It outlines a framework for imposing tariffs on Canadian goods while pausing certain tariffs to assess Canada's response to illegal activities. Ongoing evaluations will determine future actions based on the situation's developments.
Learn More⚙️Scheduling of Final Phase for Countervailing Duty Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-729-730 and 731-TA-1698-1699 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of brake drums from China and Turkey, provided for in subheading 8708.30.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair- value.
Learn More📦Executive Order 14193
Executive Order 14193 addresses the influx of illicit drugs from Canada and declares a national emergency. It imposes a 25% additional tariff on Canadian products to combat the drug crisis and requires cooperation from Canada to ensure national security. The order aims for decisive action to protect American communities and public health.
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