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The Federal Maritime Commission has started an investigation into reports that Spain is making it difficult for certain U.S. vessels to access its ports, particularly affecting those involved in the U.S. Maritime Security Program. This program supports ships that can be used by the U.S. Department of Defense in emergencies. The Commission is seeking comments and information from interested parties, including the Spanish government and affected shipping companies, to understand the situation better and determine if it harms U.S. foreign trade. The investigation aims to ensure fair and efficient trade conditions for U.S. shipping interests.

The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that sales of chlorinated isocyanurates from Spain were not unfairly priced in the United States between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. The investigation found no dumping, resulting in a zero percent dumping margin for the companies reviewed. Importers must still comply with filing requirements related to antidumping duties, but the companies will not face any additional tariffs during this period. These findings were published without any changes from the preliminary results earlier in the process.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced that it will conduct full reviews to assess if lifting antidumping duties on acetone from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain could lead to material harm to domestic industries. These reviews are part of the Tariff Act of 1930, which allows the Commission to determine the impact of revoking trade measures. Although responses from some countries like Belgium, South Korea, and Singapore were inadequate, the Commission decided to review all countries' cases for administrative efficiency. A schedule for these reviews will be announced later.

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the previous determination by the Department of Commerce regarding unfair pricing of wind towers from Spain was incorrect. Consequently, the Department of Commerce has adjusted the final determination and modified the antidumping duty order, changing the dumping margins for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) and its affiliates. This decision also affects other producers and exporters as new cash deposit instructions will be sent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The changes were published on February 11, 2025, following a series of legal developments and court decisions.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a notice regarding Spain's Digital Services Tax (DST), which they believe is unfair and discriminatory against U.S. digital companies. The tax, which Spain enacted to collect fees on certain digital services, is seen as a burden on U.S. commerce and is actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act. After an investigation and consultations with Spain, the USTR determined that Spain’s DST discriminates against specific U.S. companies and contradicts international tax principles. This ruling will lead to further proceedings to decide potential actions against Spain.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a delay in the preliminary determinations for the investigations into less-than-fair-value (LTFV) imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Spain. These determinations were originally expected by March 16, 2021, but will now be postponed by 50 days, making them due no later than May 5, 2021. This delay was requested by the petitioners to give more time to address issues in the responses to their questionnaires and to synchronize the investigations' schedules. The final determinations are set to be made 75 days after the new preliminary determinations date, unless further delayed.