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The U.S. International Trade Commission is asking for public and government input on possible actions it may take if it finds that certain companies violated trade rules by importing specific computing devices. The issue at hand involves a potential violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which could lead to limiting or stopping the import of products from companies like ASUSTeK Computer, Acer Inc., and Dell Technologies, among others. The public is invited to submit comments on whether these actions would affect public health, the economy, competition, or consumers in the United States by March 31, 2025. Submissions must be made electronically, and the correct protocol for confidential information must be followed.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Italy. These regulations, originally set to expire, have been extended until January 12, 2026, to prevent the illicit importation of cultural heritage items. This extension is part of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Italy, aimed at protecting historical artifacts from being looted or illegally sold. The import restrictions are part of efforts aligned with international agreements to safeguard cultural property.

The State Department has received a request from the Government of Vietnam seeking U.S. help to protect Vietnam's cultural heritage. This request, made under a UNESCO convention from 1970, seeks to impose U.S. restrictions on the import of certain Vietnamese archaeological and ethnological materials. These materials are significant to Vietnam's cultural heritage, and more information will be provided to the public for comment. The document published is a formal notice of this request.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from El Salvador through March 2, 2030. These restrictions, originally imposed in 1995 and periodically extended since then, prevent the import of cultural property dating from pre-1550 AD. This recent extension follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and El Salvador, ensuring continued protection of these cultural artifacts. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing usual public notice procedures due to foreign affairs considerations.

The State Department has announced a proposal to extend the cultural agreement known as the "Chile Agreement" between the United States and Chile. This agreement involves import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Chile to protect cultural heritage. For those seeking more information, the proposal and related documents can be accessed on the Cultural Heritage Center's website. Allison R. Davis Lehmann is the Executive Director of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee responsible for this announcement.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to impose import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Morocco. These restrictions are based on an agreement between the U.S. and Moroccan governments, under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, to help protect Morocco's cultural heritage from illegal pillage. The rule identifies specific categories of artifacts, such as items made from stone, ceramic, metal, and textiles, as well as architectural elements and manuscripts from Islamic cultures that are subject to these restrictions. The regulation is effective as of January 15, 2021, and aims to ensure that these cultural items are legally exported and not in violation of Moroccan laws.

The Department of State has announced details for the upcoming Cultural Property Advisory Committee meeting, set to take place from February 4-6, 2025, in Washington, DC, with public participation available via videoconference. The meeting will address requests for import restrictions on cultural materials from several countries, including Vietnam, Chile, Italy, and Morocco. The public can observe the open session on February 4, 2025, and may register to provide oral comments. Written comments must be submitted by January 27, 2025, through specified methods, depending on whether they include confidential information.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to issue a General Exclusion Order (GEO). This order stops the unlicensed importation of certain foldable reusable drinking straws and accessories that infringe on specific claims of a U.S. patent. The investigation that led to this was initiated by The Final Co. LLC and involved several companies from China. The order means that any imports that break this patent cannot enter the U.S. without a license, and the investigation on this matter is now closed.

The Department of State has announced the receipt of a request from the Government of Albania. This request, made under Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention, seeks the United States' help in restricting the import of certain cultural items to protect Albania's archaeological and ethnological materials. More information on this request and the U.S.'s role in the UNESCO Convention can be found on the Cultural Heritage Center's website.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from One World Technologies Inc. and Techtronic Power Tools Technology Ltd., claiming that certain imported batteries and products infringe on their U.S. patents. The complaint involves several Shenzhen-based Chinese companies and requests an investigation and potential restrictions on imports found to be infringing. The investigation will determine if U.S. patent laws were violated and if an industry exists that is impacted by these imports. If violations are confirmed, the Commission may issue orders to stop the import and sale of these products in the U.S.