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The U.S. International Trade Commission is seeking public comments on potential actions against Amazon involving certain video-capable electronic devices, such as computers and streaming devices, related to a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission is interested in understanding how these actions could affect public health, competitive conditions, and consumers in the U.S. The public and interested government bodies can submit their thoughts by March 5, 2025. All submissions will be reviewed, with considerations given to public interest issues raised by the possible remedial actions.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation following a complaint by Klein Tools, Inc. This complaint, filed on February 11, 2025, and supplemented on March 3, 2025, claims that Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has violated patent rules by importing and selling glow fish tape systems and safety helmet systems that infringe certain patents. Klein Tools is asking the Commission to issue orders to stop these products from being imported and sold in the U.S. If the respondent fails to respond to the allegations, they risk having an exclusion order or a cease and desist order placed against them.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided that removing the antidumping duty order on diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated flat-rolled steel from Japan could harm U.S. industries. They conducted a quick review of this decision, starting on September 3, 2024, and concluded on March 25, 2025, before publishing their findings. The Commission's decision is documented in the report titled "Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-1206 (Second Review)."

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.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that the US industry is being harmed by imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from several countries, which are being sold at less than fair value. These imports, from countries including Argentina, Colombia, and Turkey, are also subsidized by the Turkish government. The USITC's decision follows an investigation that began in April 2020 in response to a petition from US producers. The Commission held hearings and issued its final determinations in January 2021, confirming that these imports are negatively impacting the US market.

The United States International Trade Commission is conducting the final phase of investigations into whether imports of low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China are harming U.S. industry due to being subsidized and sold at below-market prices. These investigations cover LSPTVs, including components, whether finished or not, with certain specifications like a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. The Commission has set key dates for participation, submission of materials, and public hearings to gather more information. The investigations were requested by the American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint concerning certain batteries and products containing them, filed by One World Technologies, Inc. and Techtronic Power Tools Technology Ltd. The complaint alleges violations of trade laws by several Chinese companies importing these products into the U.S. The ITC is requesting public comments on whether the requested remedial actions, such as exclusion orders, would impact public health, the U.S. economy, or consumers. Comments must be submitted electronically by a specified deadline and should address the potential effects on the public and competitive conditions in the U.S.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation based on a complaint from Credo Semiconductor Inc. and Credo Technology Group Ltd. The complaint, filed in March and amended in April 2025, alleges that certain companies are importing electrical cables into the U.S. that infringe on specific patents held by Credo. The companies named in the complaint include Amphenol Corporation, Molex, LLC, and TE Connectivity PLC. The Commission will explore whether these imports violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and will potentially issue orders to halt their importation if patent infringements are confirmed.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing and selling electronic devices that allegedly infringe on several Nokia patents. The investigation focuses on technology in computers, streaming devices, and TVs, and currently only targets Amazon after HP settled. The Commission extended the investigation deadline to May 2025 and is seeking feedback on public interest, possible remedies, and bonding. It also plans to review the administrative judge's decision, which found a violation by Amazon regarding four patents, while ruling no violation on another patent.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) concluded that the U.S. industry is not harmed by the imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea, even though they have been sold at less than fair value. This investigation began after a petition was filed by the Coalition Against Korean Cigarettes in December 2019. The final phase of the investigation included a public hearing conducted via video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commission's decision and detailed views are documented in USITC Publication 5151, issued on January 25, 2021.