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The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed an expedited review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel wheels from China, which are 12 to 16.5 inches in diameter. They found that removing this order would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of subsidies that are unfair to U.S. producers. This decision is part of the sunset review process, which revisits such orders to decide if they should be continued. The Commerce Department did not receive any significant responses from Chinese manufacturers, leading to this expedited review and conclusion.

The U.S. Department of Commerce released a correction to a previous notice about the results of a 2022 review related to countervailing duties on wooden cabinets from China. The original notice, published on November 12, 2024, did not list the companies associated with The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd. The correction clarifies that Jiangsu Hongjia Wood Co., Ltd., its Shanghai Branch, and Jiangsu Yunru Technology Industry Co., Ltd. are cross-owned with Ancientree. This update ensures accurate representation of the involved parties in the trade compliance document.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed an expedited sunset review regarding the antidumping duty order on alloy and carbon steel threaded rod from China. They determine that if the order were revoked, it's likely that dumping, or selling goods below cost, would continue at significant levels, with margins up to 59.45%. This decision ensures that the order remains in place to mitigate dumping risks. The details and all the topics discussed in this review can be accessed through the department's electronic service system.

In this notice, the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has launched an investigation to determine if imports of erythritol from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which is harming the U.S. industry. The petition for investigation was filed by Cargill, Incorporated on behalf of the domestic erythritol industry. The investigation process will include selecting specific companies in China to examine, evaluating how the erythritol prices compare to typical market rates, and determining if this pricing practice is affecting U.S. producers negatively. The review also involves gathering and analyzing data from various parties and ensuring that all submitted information is received and processed by the respective deadlines.

The United States International Trade Commission has issued a notice about their plan to do a full review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on hot-rolled steel products from several countries, including China and India. The review will check if removing these duties could cause harm to U.S. industries. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days, and there are several important dates and procedures for businesses and interested parties to participate. A public hearing on this matter is scheduled for July 24, 2025, and various guidelines for document submissions and appearances have been outlined.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of several individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is based on the determination that these persons meet the legal criteria under specific Executive Orders related to harmful activities from the Russian Federation. As a result, all their property and interests within the United States are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The listed individuals and entities are linked to Russia and China, and are involved in activities such as financial services that have been flagged as risky under U.S. sanctions regulations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission decided to continue imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on quartz surface products from China. These actions are intended to prevent dumping and unfair subsidies that could harm U.S. businesses. The rules apply to quartz surface products such as countertops and tiles, while excluding materials like granite and marble. Customs will keep charging existing duty rates on imports, with these orders effective as of January 24, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that if anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China are revoked, it would likely harm U.S. industries by continuing or recurring material injury. This decision follows reviews that began on July 1, 2020, and were expedited in October 2020. The findings were completed and filed on February 5, 2021, and are detailed in USITC Publication 5158. Commissioner David S. Johanson disagreed with the majority decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the antidumping duty orders on uncovered innerspring units from China, Vietnam, and South Africa. This decision was made because canceling these orders could lead to more dumping—where products are sold at unfairly low prices—and damage to U.S. industries. The order ensures that certain taxes are still collected when importing these products. The continuation is effective from April 3, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the scheduling of the final phase of its investigation into antidumping and countervailing duties on walk-behind lawn mowers from China and Vietnam. This investigation, which stems from petitions by MTD Products Inc., aims to determine if the U.S. industry is harmed by these imports being sold at unfairly low prices. It also examines if Chinese mowers are receiving government subsidies. Hearings and written submissions are planned, with a final decision expected by mid-2021.