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The Department of Commerce has started a review of the trade rules that apply to hardwood plywood products imported from China. These reviews are looking at whether to lift some of the duties that are currently charged when these products enter the U.S. The change is being considered because the group requesting it, which is made up of most U.S. producers, says certain products like specific types of door parts aren't similar to what's usually restricted. Commerce is inviting the public to comment on this proposal to revoke the duties on these specific parts.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India are harming the U.S. industry. These imports are believed to be sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the governments of China and India. As a result, the USITC is starting the final phase of its investigations and will release more details based on the outcomes from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The allegations were initially brought by companies from Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio on October 29, 2024.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started a review to decide whether removing the antidumping duty on refined brown aluminum oxide from China would harm the U.S. industry. This review is part of the Tariff Act of 1930, and the USITC is asking interested parties to provide information by specific deadlines. The notice includes instructions on how to participate, submit information, and outlines various criteria to be considered during the review process. The aim is to assess the potential impacts on U.S. producers if these duties are lifted.

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.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty orders on carbon and alloy steel threaded rods from India and China would likely result in ongoing subsidies and harm to the U.S. industry. Therefore, the Department of Commerce will continue these orders. This decision follows a review process that did not receive adequate responses from China, India, or any respondents, leading to an expedited review. Further details and analysis can be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum accessible online.

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations for the less-than-fair-value investigations of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India. The delay was requested by the petitioners to allow more time for reviewing questionnaire responses and determining antidumping duty margins. Originally due by April 7, 2025, the preliminary determinations will now be issued no later than May 27, 2025. This decision follows regulations allowing postponement when the investigation is challenging and the parties are cooperating.

The International Trade Commission announced an expedited review to assess whether removing the antidumping duty on hand trucks from China would likely result in significant harm to the U.S. industry. This decision follows the Commission's finding that the response from domestic parties was adequate, while the response from respondents was not. Interested parties involved in the review can submit comments by January 15, 2021, and electronic submissions are currently required. The review period may extend by up to 90 days due to its complexity.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that if anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China are revoked, it would likely harm U.S. industries by continuing or recurring material injury. This decision follows reviews that began on July 1, 2020, and were expedited in October 2020. The findings were completed and filed on February 5, 2021, and are detailed in USITC Publication 5158. Commissioner David S. Johanson disagreed with the majority decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is delaying the preliminary decisions regarding the investigations into imports of a chemical called hexamethylenetetramine from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia. Originally due by March 10, 2025, these decisions will now be postponed until April 29, 2025. This postponement comes after a request from the petitioner, Bakelite LLC, to allow more time for a thorough review of the information related to the cases. The final determinations will be made 75 days after these new preliminary determinations, unless there is a further delay.