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The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to decide if lifting duties on polyester textured yarn from China and India would harm U.S. industry. These duties, placed in January 2020, aim to prevent cheap imports from hurting local businesses. The Commission invites interested parties to provide specific information and comments by early 2025. If information is not provided in the requested form, the commission may use unfavorable assumptions regarding the non-complying party.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is investigating whether slag pots from China are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices or with government subsidies, which could harm American industry. They initiated this investigation following a complaint by a U.S. company, WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc., in late December 2024. The ITC has started the final phase of its investigation, with potential involvement from industry users and consumer organizations. A public conference was held in January 2025, and the commission's findings so far have been published in a document titled "Slag Pots from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-753 and 731-TA-1731 (Preliminary)."

The Department of Commerce is starting an investigation into whether methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China is being sold in the U.S. for less than it costs to make, potentially harming the U.S. industry. This decision came after receiving a petition from the Ad Hoc MDI Fair Trade Coalition, which includes BASF Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company. Commerce will examine the pricing, production factors, and economic impact of these Chinese imports. Interested parties can comment on the scope of the investigation and are encouraged to submit factual information to aid the investigation.

The Executive Order 14223, issued by the President, directs an investigation into whether imports of timber, lumber, and related products pose a threat to national security. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with examining factors such as domestic production capacity, foreign competition, and the impact of subsidies and trade practices on the U.S. industry. The order aims to secure domestic supply chains of these products crucial for both military and civilian uses. Findings and recommendations for protective actions are to be reported to the President within 270 days.

The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters of certain vertical shaft engines from China are receiving unfair subsidies. These engines, used primarily in lawn mowers, may lead to countervailing duties if the U.S. International Trade Commission finds they harm U.S. industry. The investigation covers engines with displacements between 225cc and 999cc and includes specific components defined as unfinished engines. The final decision will impact how these products are handled at U.S. borders, including potential duties and customs actions.