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Search Results: keywords:"U.S. Industry Impact"

  • 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:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 11359
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Executive Order 14223, issued by the President, directs an investigation into whether imports of timber, lumber, and related products pose a threat to national security. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with examining factors such as domestic production capacity, foreign competition, and the impact of subsidies and trade practices on the U.S. industry. The order aims to secure domestic supply chains of these products crucial for both military and civilian uses. Findings and recommendations for protective actions are to be reported to the President within 270 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The president asked for an investigation to see if buying wood from other countries is unsafe for the United States. The investigation will check if the country can make enough wood itself and if other countries are playing fair.