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The United States International Trade Commission has announced an expedited review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to decide if ending the antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades and parts from China would likely result in further harm to U.S. industry. The review began on November 6, 2020, after determining that the domestic party response was adequate, while the response from the respondent party was inadequate. Interested parties who have provided sufficient responses can submit comments by February 25, 2021. The review has been deemed complex, allowing the Commission to extend it by up to 90 days.

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 United States International Trade Commission has scheduled expedited reviews to determine if removing antidumping duties on uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam would likely cause harm to domestic industries. These reviews are conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930 and are considered extraordinarily complicated, prompting the Commission to extend the review period by up to 90 days. Interested parties can submit written comments by March 6, 2025, but they must not include new factual information. A public version of the staff report will be available after February 26, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission announced that it will conduct expedited reviews to decide if revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe from China could result in material injury. These reviews come under the Tariff Act of 1930, and the Commission established that the domestic group's response was adequate while the respondent group's response was not. The process will include staff reports and written submissions, with a chance for public comment, and the review period might be extended by up to 90 days.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the scheduling of expedited reviews to determine if removing antidumping and countervailing duties on polyester textured yarn from China and India would likely cause continued harm to the domestic industry. The notice states that the Commission found adequate responses from the domestic party but inadequate responses from the respondents, leading to the decision for expedited reviews. The process will involve written submissions and a public version of the staff report will be issued. The Commission has determined that these reviews are complex and may extend the review period by up to 90 days.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of several individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is based on the determination that these persons meet the legal criteria under specific Executive Orders related to harmful activities from the Russian Federation. As a result, all their property and interests within the United States are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The listed individuals and entities are linked to Russia and China, and are involved in activities such as financial services that have been flagged as risky under U.S. sanctions regulations.

The United States International Trade Commission has updated the schedule for its investigations into non-refillable steel cylinders from China. Important dates include: prehearing staff report on February 25, 2021, prehearing briefs by March 4, 2021, hearing requests by March 5, 2021, and the actual hearing on March 11, 2021. The investigation is conducted under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930, and the public can access more information through the Commission's website or electronic docket.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated investigations to determine if float glass products imported from China and Malaysia are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, causing harm to the U.S. industry. The inquiry was prompted by petitions from U.S. producers, Vitro Flat Glass, LLC and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC, alleging that these imports are below fair market value, thereby damaging U.S. manufacturers. The investigations will evaluate these claims and check if the industry criteria for damages and fair trade practices under U.S. commerce laws are met. The Commerce Department has set timelines for parties involved to submit comments and data as part of their process.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the scheduling of expedited reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess whether removing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel trailer wheels from China might lead to continued or recurring material injury to U.S. industries in the foreseeable future. The reviews were deemed necessary due to an adequate response from the domestic interested party group, whereas the response from the respondent interested party group was deemed inadequate. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, provided they meet specific requirements, by February 13, 2025, unless the Department of Commerce extends the deadline. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days due to the complexity of these reviews.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is implementing new regulations related to a July 14, 2020, Executive Order concerning Hong Kong. These regulations aim to address actions by China that undermine Hong Kong's autonomy, impacting various aspects including asset blocking and transactions. The regulations are currently published in a simplified form to provide immediate guidance, with more detailed regulations expected later. These rules are effective from January 15, 2021, and are part of broader U.S. efforts in response to China's actions affecting Hong Kong's independence and rights.