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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7734
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has started reviews to determine if removing duties on uncoated paper from China, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, and Portugal might cause harm to U.S. industries. These reviews will consider the potential impact on production, prices, and imports of such paper. Companies and organizations involved in producing, importing, or exporting this paper are invited to submit relevant information by specified deadlines. The outcome will decide whether to maintain or revoke these trade orders.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking if taking away extra costs on paper from some other countries would hurt American paper makers, and they're asking companies to provide helpful information to decide.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6694
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the fiscal year 2021 adjustments to transaction fee rates under Sections 31(b) and (c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These fee rates are applied based on the total dollar amount of sales of certain securities, either on a national securities exchange or through members of a national securities association. The new fee rate is set at $5.10 per million dollars starting February 25, 2021. This rate aims to cover the SEC’s annual budget of $1,926,162,000, as specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC decided that starting February 25, 2021, they would charge $5.10 for every million dollars of certain stocks sold to help pay their $1.9 billion budget. This plan uses complicated math which some people might find hard to understand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8808
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has begun a review to decide if ending the antidumping duty order on steel threaded rod from China would likely harm the U.S. industry. This review follows previous determinations and considers whether lifting these duties could negatively impact U.S. producers due to imports from China. Interested parties are invited to participate by submitting relevant information to the Commission by the specified deadlines. The Commission will evaluate these responses to determine whether a full or expedited review is necessary, based on factors like the expected volume and impact of imports on the domestic market.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking if stopping extra charges on steel rods from China would hurt local businesses, and they want people to tell them what they think.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 126
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The International Trade Commission has begun reviewing whether to revoke duties on certain magnesia carbon bricks from China and Mexico. This review will determine if removing the duties would harm the U.S. industry. Interested parties must respond by February 3, 2021, providing requested information. The Commission will decide whether to conduct full or expedited reviews based on the adequacy of these responses.

    Simple Explanation

    The International Trade Commission is checking to see if stopping extra charges (like a tax) on special bricks from China and Mexico would hurt businesses in the U.S. They want people to tell them what they think by early February 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11059
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has started a review process to determine if removing the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on wooden cabinets and vanities from China would likely continue or cause harm to the U.S. industry. These duties were originally put in place on April 21, 2020, to protect local manufacturers from unfairly low-priced imports. Interested parties are invited to respond with pertinent details by April 2, 2025, and can file comments on the responses' adequacy by May 14, 2025. The Commission seeks information about the impact of revoking these orders and has outlined the data needed from manufacturers and importers involved.

    Simple Explanation

    The Trade Commission is checking if stopping some rules that protect American companies from cheap furniture from China would hurt businesses in the U.S. They want people who know about this to share their thoughts by specific dates next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11056
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has started a review process to decide if removing anti-dumping duties on small diameter graphite electrodes imported from China would harm the U.S. industry. The document seeks responses from interested parties, including producers, importers, and exporters, about the impact of such a decision. The Commission requests specific information by April 2, 2025, and will consider comments on the adequacy of responses until May 14, 2025. This review follows earlier decisions to maintain these duties after prior assessments of their impact on domestic industries.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking to see if stopping extra charges on some special sticks from China used in factories would hurt local makers, and they want certain people to share their thoughts about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7737
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to decide if removing the antidumping duty on ironing tables and related parts from China would harm the U.S. industry. They are asking interested parties to provide information and feedback by specific deadlines. The review follows previous continuations of the duty order in 2010 and 2016, aiming to evaluate whether the domestic industry would face injury if the order is revoked. Anyone wishing to participate must submit the required information electronically and follow specific procedures outlined by the Commission.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking if stopping a special tax on ironing tables from China will hurt businesses here, and they want people to share what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7740
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission is reviewing whether to continue existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain steel pipes imported from China. These duties are meant to protect U.S. domestic industries from unfairly low-priced imports that could harm local producers. The Commission invites interested parties to provide information and comments by specified deadlines to help determine the potential impact on U.S. industries if these duties are lifted. The review process includes gathering input from producers, importers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking if stopping extra fees on some steel pipes from China would hurt American businesses that make similar things. They want people who know about this to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95230
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to decide if lifting duties on polyester textured yarn from China and India would harm U.S. industry. These duties, placed in January 2020, aim to prevent cheap imports from hurting local businesses. The Commission invites interested parties to provide specific information and comments by early 2025. If information is not provided in the requested form, the commission may use unfavorable assumptions regarding the non-complying party.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is checking if removing extra costs on yarn from China and India would harm American businesses, so they are asking people to share their thoughts and information on this. They want people to explain things clearly, or they might not listen to them as much.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7743
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to determine if revoking the antidumping duty order on potassium permanganate imported from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. industry. This review is in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930 and involves interested parties providing information to the Commission by specific deadlines. The review process will evaluate whether to conduct a thorough review or a quick examination, based on responses. The Commission's findings will affect whether the antidumping duties will remain or be removed.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to check if stopping a special fee on a chemical from China might hurt businesses in the US. They ask people for help by sending important information, but it's a bit tricky, like a puzzle, so they need to be careful and follow the rules.