The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Spanx, LLC regarding certain shapewear garments. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by several companies, including infringements related to the importation and sale of these garments in the U.S. It requests the Commission to consider exclusion orders and penalties. The Commission is asking for public comments on how these potential orders could impact public health, the U.S. economy, and consumers.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint saying some companies might be selling special clothing called shapewear in a way that could break the rules, and they're asking people if they think stopping these sales would be good or bad for people and the economy.