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The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that manufacturers in China are receiving financial support from their government for producing brake drums, which may hurt U.S. businesses. They have started an investigation covering the entire year of 2023 and are inviting feedback on this preliminary finding. The agencies involved are aligning this with a separate investigation to decide if these imports are leading to unfair competition in the form of undercutting U.S. businesses. The Commerce Department has also detailed the calculation methods for subsidy rates and invited public comments or requests for hearings on the findings.

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.

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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from China are receiving financial subsidies from their government, which can be harmful to U.S. businesses. This investigation, covering the entire year of 2023, seeks to establish whether these subsidies give China an unfair trade advantage. The Commerce Department has aligned this investigation with another investigation on similar products, with a final decision expected by August 2025. They have instructed customs to suspend the entry of these capsules into the U.S., and interested parties can comment on the findings by specified deadlines in April 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a revised timeline for investigations into imported sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China. Initially, a schedule was set for the preliminary phase of these investigations, but the Department of Commerce has extended its initiation deadline to January 6, 2025. Consequently, the USITC has adjusted its timeline to align with this new schedule. These investigations are being conducted under the authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination for a countervailing duty investigation on imports of temporary steel fencing from China. This delay, requested by the petitioner ZND US Inc. and granted because of the investigation's complexity, moves the deadline from April 10, 2025, to June 16, 2025. This adjustment complies with regulatory guidelines and allows for a more thorough analysis of the subsidy programs involved. The final determination is still due 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a change in the schedule for its investigations regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. This adjustment is due to the Department of Commerce extending its decision-making deadline to December 31, 2024. As a result, the USITC must make preliminary determinations by January 27, 2025, and share their conclusions with the Department of Commerce by February 3, 2025. These investigations are being conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint from Wilson Electronics LLC, alleging violations of the Tariff Act related to the importation and sale of certain cellular signal boosters and related components due to patent infringements. The Commission is investigating whether these products infringe on several patents and if a U.S. industry is affected. The investigation will involve specific companies, including Cellphone-Mate, Inc. and Shenzhen SureCall Communication Technology Co., Ltd. If the allegations are confirmed, the Commission may impose a limited exclusion order and issue cease and desist orders against the respondents.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced a schedule for a full review regarding the impact of potentially ending the investigation into fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico. This review, conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930, will examine whether ending the suspension could result in material injury reoccurring or continuing in a foreseeable future. The Commission has extended the review period by up to 90 days due to the review's complexity. Interested parties must submit requests and information by specified dates, with hearings and submissions scheduled through September 2025.

The U.S. International Trade Commission reviewed an investigation concerning certain networking equipment supporting NETCONF and determined that there was no infringement of asserted U.S. patents, leading to no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This decision affirmed an initial ruling, known as Order No. 19, and led to the termination of the investigation. Additionally, the Commission granted a third party, Xenogenic Development, LLC, limited rights to intervene to discuss the ownership of the patents, although this did not change the outcome. The investigation's termination is based on the finding of no infringement.