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The United States International Trade Commission is conducting an expedited review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess whether ending the antidumping duty order on steel nails imported from China would likely cause harm to U.S. industries. The review process began on February 4, 2025, when the Commission decided that the response from domestic parties was adequate, while the response from foreign parties was not. Written comments from interested parties are due by March 19, 2025, and the public version of the staff report will be issued after that date. The Commission has decided to extend the review period by up to 90 days due to its complexity.

The Commerce Department's International Trade Administration is starting a countervailing duty investigation on sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China, following a petition filed by a U.S. producer, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. The petition claims that these products benefit from unfair subsidies provided by the Chinese government and harm the U.S. industry by increasing imports, reducing market share, and depressing prices. The investigation will check whether the subsidies are causing material injury or threatening to cause injury. Interested parties can submit comments on the scope of the investigation and must follow specific filing requirements through the Commerce Department's electronic system.

The Proclamation 10144 issued by President Biden on February 1, 2021, revokes Proclamation 10139, which aimed to adjust the tariffs on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This decision maintains the existing tariffs from Proclamation 9704 to protect the U.S. aluminum industry, which is crucial for national security. While imports from the UAE had been reduced by 25% due to the tariffs and domestic production increased by 22% prior to the pandemic, the large volume of denied exclusion requests further justified the continuation of tariffs over introducing a new quota system.

The President issued Executive Order 14228, amending a previous order (Executive Order 14195) to increase tariffs on products from China from 10% to 20%. This decision was made because the Chinese government has not taken adequate steps to address the inflow of synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, which poses a threat to U.S. national security and economy. The order underscores that it is consistent with applicable law and does not confer any new rights enforceable at law.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on unfair trade practices by other countries. This initiative follows directives set out in the America First Trade Policy Presidential Memorandum and the Presidential Memorandum on Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs. Comments should specifically address non-reciprocal trade arrangements and the harm they cause to the U.S. The deadline for submitting comments is March 11, 2025, and submissions should explain the impact of these practices on U.S. interests, supported by quantified harm like opportunity costs.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced an expedited review regarding the antidumping duty order on crepe paper from China. This review is conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess the likely effects of revoking the duty order, specifically whether it might cause harm to the U.S. industry. Interested parties have until January 29, 2021, to submit comments, although these comments cannot introduce new factual information. This complex review may be extended by up to 90 days as allowed under the Act.

The International Trade Commission is conducting a full review to determine if removing the antidumping duty on certain large diameter line pipes from Japan would lead to continued harm to the U.S. industry. They have decided to extend this review by up to 90 days, as allowed under their authority. People interested in participating as parties to the review must submit an entry of appearance 45 days after this notice's publication. The Commission will hold a hearing on September 11, 2025, and people can submit written comments on the review by specific deadlines noted in the notice.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined that removing tariffs on hand trucks and certain parts from China would likely harm U.S. industry. The decision was based on a review process outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930. The review began on July 1, 2020, and finished in February 2021, concluding that keeping the tariffs is necessary to prevent significant damage to the U.S. market.

To address the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border, the U.S. has imposed additional tariffs on Canadian imports as outlined in a series of executive orders. This notice by the Department of Homeland Security adjusts the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. to implement these tariffs, effective March 7, 2025. The changes include a 10% tariff on certain Canadian products not qualifying for duty-free status under the USMCA, and specialized tariff adjustments for automotive and potash products to minimize economic disruption. The tariffs aim to pressure Canada to enhance measures against drug trafficking while maintaining trade considerations for vital sectors like the automotive industry.

The America First Trade Policy memorandum outlines a plan by the President to prioritize American economic and national security interests in trade policy. It directs various government officials to investigate and address issues like unfair trade practices, large trade deficits, and currency manipulation. The memo also emphasizes reviewing trade relations with China, exploring tariff adjustments, and examining the effectiveness of existing U.S. export controls. The goal is to enhance the United States' industrial and technological strengths, protect workers, and ensure fair trade practices with global partners.