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The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming U.S. industry because they are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, and some are receiving subsidies from China and Vietnam. This decision followed an investigation that started on January 25, 2024, after receiving petitions from the American Paper Plate Coalition. The Commission's final ruling and details are documented in a publication released in March 2025. The planned public hearing for this issue was canceled when no parties requested to attend.

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 United States International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that the U.S. industry is harmed by imports of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China. These products have been found to be sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. The investigation began in response to a petition from several U.S. manufacturers and was based on the Tariff Act of 1930. The ITC completed its investigation and filed its determinations on April 28, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is issuing antidumping duty orders on forged steel fluid end blocks imported from Germany and Italy due to findings of unfair pricing that harm U.S. industries. The duties will apply to imports made on or after July 23, 2020, except for specific exemptions like shipments from Metalcam S.p.A. in Italy. The action comes after the International Trade Commission confirmed these imports are harming U.S. producers. Additionally, the final determination for Germany has been amended to correct a ministerial error affecting calculated dumping margins.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has scheduled the final phase of investigations into whether solar panel imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming the U.S. industry by being subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices. The investigations will assess the impact on the U.S. industry and include a public hearing on April 15, 2025. Various technical exclusions are detailed for specific types of solar panels. Additionally, the ITC has outlined procedures for participation, including the handling of business proprietary information.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that imports of erythritol from China may be harming U.S. industries by being sold at unfairly low prices and potentially subsidized by the Chinese government. As a result, they are moving forward with a final phase of investigations. The investigations began after a petition was filed by Cargill, Incorporated in December 2024. The USITC held a conference in January 2025 and has published its findings in a report titled Erythritol from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-751 and 731-TA-1729 (Preliminary).

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping duty order on persulfates imported from China. The decision is based on findings that removing the order could lead to the continuation of unfair pricing and harm to U.S. industries. This means that customs will keep collecting duties on imports of persulfates at current rates, which is intended to maintain fair market conditions. The continuation comes as part of a regular review process that occurs every five years.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily concluded that Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) sold non-oriented electrical steel from Japan in the United States at unfairly low prices between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023. The department invites public comments on this preliminary decision. If final results confirm this finding, NSC may face applicable antidumping duties, which are penalties for selling products at lower-than-normal value. The decision could affect future imports of such steel from NSC, as well as cash deposit requirements on these imports to the U.S.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that domestic industries in the U.S. are likely being harmed by imports of hard empty capsules from China, India, and Vietnam, which are being sold at unfairly low prices. Additionally, imports from Brazil pose a threat of material injury due to government subsidies. This triggered the start of final phase investigations, with the USITC collecting more information and preparing for further actions. The investigations were initiated following a petition by Lonza Greenwood LLC, leading to hearings and conferences in November 2024, with determinations filed by December 9, 2024.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the start of preliminary investigations into whether fiberglass door panels from China are sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. These investigations were initiated following a request by the American Fiberglass Door Coalition on March 20, 2025. The Commission has until May 5, 2025, to make a preliminary decision and will share its findings with the Department of Commerce shortly after. Public participation and written comments on the investigations are encouraged, with specific guidelines provided for submissions and appearances.