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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 (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 U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that ceramic tile from India is not being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which is also known as "dumping." This decision covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result of this finding, U.S. Customs will not impose duties on these imports. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment on this determination before it is finalized.

The Department of Commerce has determined that certain vertical shaft engines and parts from China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period from July to December 2019. They have found that critical circumstances exist for several Chinese companies and will require cash deposits for these imports. The findings involve engines primarily used in equipment like lawn mowers, and the investigation focuses on whether these engines comply with U.S. standards. The decision will be reported to the International Trade Commission to see if the U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports.

The U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia is sold in the U.S. at prices lower than its fair value. This investigation covers sales from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The department will continue suspending liquidation and will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission about their findings to determine if U.S. industries are harmed by these imports. If harm is confirmed, antidumping duties will be set; if not, the case will be closed, and cash deposits refunded.

The Department of Commerce has confirmed that producers and exporters of standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico receive countervailable subsidies. This means that these businesses benefit from financial aid provided by the Mexican government, which can give them an unfair advantage in international trade. The investigation covered the period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019, and included major companies like Aceromex and Deacero. The U.S. authorities may impose duties on these imports if the International Trade Commission determines that they harm the U.S. industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that producers and exporters of hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) from India are receiving subsidies that can be countervailed. This investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with parties invited to comment on the findings. The investigation aligns the final decision on countervailing duties with a separate investigation into whether hexamine is sold at unfairly low prices in the U.S., expected by July 14, 2025. The Department determined a preliminary subsidy rate for the main Indian producer, Kanoria Chemicals, which affects other non-examined companies as well.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary determination that subsidies are being given to producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from Vietnam for the year 2023. This investigation found that these subsidies benefit the recipients and are specific to certain parties. As part of this process, the department has put in place measures to require cash deposits and suspend the liquidation of these capsules upon entry to the USA. The final determination, which may have an impact on trade due to potential import duties, is expected to be issued by August 5, 2025, unless there is a postponement.

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued a final judgment that impacted the antidumping duty investigation on mattresses from Indonesia and found it not in agreement with an earlier determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce. As a result, the dumping margin for PT. Zinus Global Indonesia was adjusted from 2.22% to 0.00%, leading to the revocation of the antidumping duty order. Consequently, Commerce will no longer collect cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties on these mattresses starting February 28, 2025, and all previously suspended entries will remain on hold until a final court decision is reached.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided to indefinitely suspend additional duties on French products that were set to begin on January 6, 2021, in response to France's Digital Services Tax (DST). This decision comes as investigations into similar taxes in other countries continue, with the aim of allowing more time for discussion and potential resolution. The suspension reflects ongoing consideration of public comments and the advice of advisory committees. The USTR will keep monitoring developments in both the France DST investigation and other related investigations.