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The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has announced a revision to the list of eligible countries for its Telecommunications and Electric Program purchases. Japan has been added to this list, and the update aligns with the November 2023 list issued by the U.S. Trade Representative. This list defines which countries can be treated similarly to U.S. products under the "Buy American" provision of the Rural Electrification Act. The new eligibility list is available through a specified USTR link, and further details can be obtained by contacting designated RUS officials.

The U.S. Department of Commerce conducted an expedited review and found that if the antidumping duty order on nickel-plated steel products from Japan were revoked, it would likely result in continued dumping. The review determined that the dumping margin could be up to 77.70%. This notice also reminds parties of their responsibilities regarding confidential information under the Administrative Protective Order (APO). Commerce published these findings to ensure transparency and inform interested parties.

Based on final decisions made by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Commerce Department has issued antidumping duty orders on melamine imported from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and Trinidad and Tobago. This means that these countries have been selling melamine in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, harming American businesses. As a result, these imports will now be subject to special duties to level the playing field. The orders also detail procedures for lifting certain duties and continuing others, in accordance with U.S. tariff laws.

The Department of Defense is notifying the public about a proposed arms sale to Japan, which includes 120 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment and services. The total estimated value of this sale is $224 million. This sale is intended to improve Japan's defense capabilities and is part of the U.S. strategy to support its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. The main contractor for this sale will be RTX Corporation, and it will not negatively affect U.S. defense readiness.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the antidumping duty order on welded large diameter line pipes from Japan would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of dumping. This could lead to dumping margins of up to 30.80 percent. The review process was expedited since there was no significant response from other interested parties apart from domestic manufacturers. This decision ensures that the antidumping duties remain in place to protect U.S. manufacturers from unfair trade practices.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a delay in the preliminary determinations for the investigations into less-than-fair-value (LTFV) imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Spain. These determinations were originally expected by March 16, 2021, but will now be postponed by 50 days, making them due no later than May 5, 2021. This delay was requested by the petitioners to give more time to address issues in the responses to their questionnaires and to synchronize the investigations' schedules. The final determinations are set to be made 75 days after the new preliminary determinations date, unless further delayed.

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 U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that certain producers or exporters from Japan sold glycine in the United States at prices below the normal value between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. As a result, antidumping duties will be applied to the affected companies' products. The final decision was announced on December 16, 2024, and specific cash deposit rates and assessment rates have been established. Importers are reminded of their responsibility to report the reimbursement of these duties, or they may face additional charges.

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 International Trade Commission announced that it will conduct a full review to decide if removing the antidumping duty order on certain large diameter line pipes from Japan might cause harm to U.S. industries. This review, required by the Tariff Act of 1930, will follow an earlier finding that responses from both domestic and interested parties were adequate. A detailed schedule for the review will be released later, and the Commission will provide access to the proceedings and rules on its official website.