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The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation following a complaint by Trina Solar companies based in the U.S. and China. The complaint, filed on October 23, 2024, alleges that specific imported solar cells and related products infringe on U.S. patents 9,722,104 and 10,230,009. The investigation aims to determine if U.S. trade laws have been violated and whether an exclusion order to stop imports of the infringing products is needed. Several companies, including CSI Solar and Canadian Solar entities, are named as respondents in the investigation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation into the Upper Missouri G. & T. Electric Cooperative, Inc., focusing on whether their Formula Rate and Wholesale Power Contracts are unfair or discriminatory. This action is pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act. FERC has set the refund effective date as the date when this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days from the order's issuance date to file a notice if they want to participate in the proceedings, and FERC encourages electronic submissions through their website.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint from Solas OLED Ltd., an Irish company, accusing several companies, including BOE Technology and Samsung, of violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The alleged violations involve importing and selling OLED display devices and components that infringe on Solas OLED's patents in the United States. The ITC is initiating an investigation and may issue orders to stop the sale and import of the offending products if the allegations are proven. The implicated companies are required to respond to the complaint and the investigation notice within 20 days of being served.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that producers and exporters of certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Mexico receive unfair government subsidies. This investigation covers the entire year of 2023. The Department plans to finalize its findings by June 2025 and is inviting public comments on this preliminary decision. The investigation could lead to actions like requiring cash deposits for these imports, except for those from Galvasid, which received a zero subsidy rate.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is investigating imports of active anode material from China, as it suspects these imports are being sold in the US at unfairly low prices and are subsidized by the Chinese government. This investigation started after a petition from several American companies claiming that these imports are harming US industries. The investigation will proceed to its final phase following specific procedures outlined by the USITC, and involved parties will be notified accordingly. A conference related to this investigation was held in January 2025, and the initial determinations were completed in early February 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary decision determining that producers and exporters of thermoformed molded fiber products from China receive governmental subsidies. This investigation covers the entire year of 2023, and interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on this determination. The final decision regarding these subsidies is set to be released by July 21, 2025, and during this investigation, Commerce plans to verify its findings. Additionally, certain companies have not cooperated fully with the investigation, leading to adverse assumptions about them being made by the Commerce Department.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided that Turkey's Digital Services Tax (DST) is unfair and discriminates against U.S. businesses, causing problems for U.S. trade. The tax targets companies based on digital services and revenue criteria, disadvantaging American companies. This conclusion came after an investigation and consultations with Turkey, during which public opinions and expert advice were considered. The USTR plans to take further actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act in response to these findings.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has proposed preliminary findings that Chinese manufacturers of certain chassis and subassemblies receive unfair subsidies, which can harm U.S. manufacturers. The investigation covers activities between January 1 and December 31, 2019. As a result of the findings, the U.S. government might impose extra duties on these imports to level the playing field. The public is invited to provide comments on this preliminary decision, and the final decision will require further verification due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19.

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced that a complaint was filed by Samsung Electronics against Ericsson for allegedly infringing on several of Samsung's U.S. patents related to wireless communications equipment. The complaint claims that Ericsson has imported and sold products into the United States that infringe on Samsung's patents for 4G and 5G technologies. Samsung has asked the Commission to investigate these claims and consider issuing orders to exclude Ericsson's products from the U.S. market and to stop further sales. The investigation will determine whether these violations have occurred and if an industry related to these technologies exists or is being established in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register correcting an error regarding the name of a company involved in an investigation. The company, originally listed as “Asha Spring and Engineering & Spring Company,” was corrected to “Asha Spring and Engineering Company.” This correction is part of the affirmative countervailing duty determination related to overhead door counterbalance torsion springs imported from India. The notice was issued in accordance with various sections of the Tariff Act of 1930.