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The Department of Commerce has completed its review of the countervailing duty order on carbazole violet pigment 23 (CVP 23) from India. They concluded that if the order were revoked, it would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of subsidies that are countervailable. This review resulted in maintaining the duty order, highlighting the need to prevent the resumption of unfair trade practices. The department emphasized that the pigments covered by this order are subject to specific classification under U.S. trade regulations.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the start of investigations to determine if slag pots imported from China are harming the U.S. industry due to being sold at unfairly low prices or because of subsidies from the Chinese government. These investigations were prompted by a petition from WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. filed on December 31, 2024. The Commission must make a preliminary decision by February 14, 2025, and they will then submit their findings to the Department of Commerce. Individuals or parties interested in participating must submit their appearance within seven days of this announcement's publication.

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 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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Mexico are being sold in the U.S. at prices below fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Department has directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits based on estimated dumping margins and has postponed the final determination for up to 135 days. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings, which aim to protect U.S. industries from unfair trade practices.

The Department of Commerce conducted a second sunset review and found that if the countervailing duty order on steel grating from China were revoked, it would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of subsidies. This decision means that the protections against unfair subsidies will remain in place. The review included input from domestic manufacturers represented by the Metal Grating Coalition, but no significant responses from other interested parties. The final results were published, affirming the continuation of these duties to prevent unfair trade practices.