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The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming U.S. industry because they are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, and some are receiving subsidies from China and Vietnam. This decision followed an investigation that started on January 25, 2024, after receiving petitions from the American Paper Plate Coalition. The Commission's final ruling and details are documented in a publication released in March 2025. The planned public hearing for this issue was canceled when no parties requested to attend.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China. This decision came after determining that ending these duties could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The duties, originally started in 2008, will remain in place with U.S. Customs and Border Protection collecting deposits at rates existing at the time of entry. The decision is set to be effective from December 17, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to determine if pentafluoroethane (R-125) imported from China receives unfair government subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The investigation was prompted by a petition from Honeywell International, Inc. claiming these imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry. This investigation will assess if Chinese producers of R-125 are benefiting from subsidies and if this harms the U.S. market. Commerce has requested information from various parties and set deadlines for comments and factual submissions related to the investigation.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the countervailing duty order on sodium nitrite from China. This decision was made because removing these duties could lead to unfair government subsidies and harm American industries. The duties help prevent material injury by maintaining extra costs on imports. The current order will remain effective from February 5, 2025, and a new review will be initiated before the fifth anniversary of this date.

The Department of Commerce has completed its review of the countervailing duty order on carbazole violet pigment 23 (CVP 23) from India. They concluded that if the order were revoked, it would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of subsidies that are countervailable. This review resulted in maintaining the duty order, highlighting the need to prevent the resumption of unfair trade practices. The department emphasized that the pigments covered by this order are subject to specific classification under U.S. trade regulations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce conducted an expedited sunset review on the countervailing duty order for aluminum wire and cable from China. They concluded that if this duty order were removed, it would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of unfair subsidies. This review did not receive adequate responses from the Chinese government or other interested parties, leading to the expedited process. The decision will maintain the duty order to prevent potential subsidies at the stated rates.

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some producers and exporters of organic soybean meal from India received unfair government subsidies between September 3, 2021, and December 31, 2022. As a result, they will face additional import duties. The final calculations, published in the Federal Register for public access, detail these duties, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will enforce these once the decision is public for 35 days. The public can review these decisions online through the Department of Commerce's electronic system.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain paper plates from China are receiving unfair government subsidies, known as countervailable subsidies. The investigation covers the year 2023, and although changes were made to the subsidy rate calculations for two Chinese companies based on new findings, the unfair advantage remains. This investigation might lead to the imposition of further duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that they are harming U.S. manufacturers.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty orders on carbon and alloy steel threaded rods from India and China would likely result in ongoing subsidies and harm to the U.S. industry. Therefore, the Department of Commerce will continue these orders. This decision follows a review process that did not receive adequate responses from China, India, or any respondents, leading to an expedited review. Further details and analysis can be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum accessible online.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain paper plates imported from China and Vietnam. This decision follows final affirmations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission, which determined that these imports are harming U.S. industries due to government subsidies in those countries. As a result, additional duties are imposed on these imports to offset the subsidies. The orders include specific instructions for how duties should be assessed on paper plates from both countries, with additional retroactive duties on Chinese products due to critical circumstances.