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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97069
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) concluded that truck and bus tire imports from Thailand are harming the U.S. industry. These products were imported at prices lower than their fair value, as determined by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This investigation began after receiving a petition from a union and was completed with a hearing held in October 2024. The Commission's decision and findings are documented in their publication issued in December 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The USITC found that tires for trucks and buses from Thailand were sold in the U.S. cheaper than they should be, which is bad for American companies making similar tires. They haven't said yet what they will do about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9084
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government looked into whether stopping special fees on tires from China would hurt American businesses, and they decided it would. One person in the group disagreed, but they didn't say why.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101048
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that domestic industries in the U.S. are likely being harmed by imports of hard empty capsules from China, India, and Vietnam, which are being sold at unfairly low prices. Additionally, imports from Brazil pose a threat of material injury due to government subsidies. This triggered the start of final phase investigations, with the USITC collecting more information and preparing for further actions. The investigations were initiated following a petition by Lonza Greenwood LLC, leading to hearings and conferences in November 2024, with determinations filed by December 9, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The US said that some countries like China, India, Vietnam, and Brazil were sending special capsules to the US for too little money, which was hurting the people who make them in America. Now, the US wants to look into this more to figure out what’s really going on and decide what to do next.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7566
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) concluded that the U.S. industry is not harmed by the imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea, even though they have been sold at less than fair value. This investigation began after a petition was filed by the Coalition Against Korean Cigarettes in December 2019. The final phase of the investigation included a public hearing conducted via video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commission's decision and detailed views are documented in USITC Publication 5151, issued on January 25, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The US International Trade Commission looked into cigarettes from Korea and decided they are not hurting the American industry, even though they were sold for less money than they were worth. Some members of the Commission did not agree, but the document doesn’t explain why.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103877
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India are harming the U.S. industry. These imports are believed to be sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the governments of China and India. As a result, the USITC is starting the final phase of its investigations and will release more details based on the outcomes from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The allegations were initially brought by companies from Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio on October 29, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission found that springs used in big doors from China and India are being sold for very low prices, which is hurting American companies. They are investigating this with help from another U.S. department.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99904
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is updating the schedule for its investigation into epoxy resins imported from China, following the U.S. Department of Commerce's preliminary decision indicating these imports are sold at less-than-fair value. Originally slated to conclude in January, the final determination has been pushed to March 2025. Consequently, the USITC has adjusted its timetable with key dates, including a hearing set for April 3, 2025. This investigation is conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.

    Simple Explanation

    The International Trade Commission is looking at some glue-like stuff (epoxy resins) from countries like China to see if they're being sold too cheaply in the US. They've changed the schedule for when they'll make decisions and talk about it, moving these plans to March and April 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11436
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has found that imports of temporary steel fencing from China may be harming the U.S. industry because they are being sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. As a result, the USITC is moving forward with final phase investigations under the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigations were initiated after ZND US Inc. filed complaints on January 15, 2025, leading to separate inquiries into potential countervailing and antidumping duties. The USITC held a public conference on February 5, 2025, allowing participation from interested parties.

    Simple Explanation

    The US government thinks that the temporary steel fences from China are being sold too cheaply in the U.S., which might be hurting American companies. So, they are looking into it closely to see if China is unfairly helping its companies sell these fences cheaply.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95235
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the start of investigations into whether imports of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China are harming the U.S. industry by being sold at unfair prices or subsidized by the Chinese government. The Commission must make an initial decision by January 9, 2025, regarding these allegations. Procedures for participation in the investigation and submission of information are outlined, with deadlines for filing appearance entries, participating in a December conference, and submitting written briefs. All information submitted must be accurate as it may be shared within the U.S. Government for various purposes.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking to see if some special sand (used for polishing) from China is being sold at really low prices and if that's hurting American businesses. They will decide if this is true by early January 2025.