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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule adding 11 Chinese companies, mostly involved in advanced artificial intelligence and lithography technologies, to the Entity List. This means they require a U.S. export license due to concerns that they contribute to military advancements that oppose U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. The rule also modifies an entry for India, removing specific entities to support U.S.-India energy cooperation, particularly in nuclear technology. The changes went into effect on January 16, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce conducted an expedited sunset review and found that if the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon-quality steel line pipe from China were revoked, dumping would likely continue or recur at rates up to 101.10 percent. The review involved participation from the American Line Pipe Producers Association, but no substantive responses were received from any respondents. As a result, the antidumping duty will remain in place to prevent dumping. This decision ensures a fair market for domestic producers of similar products.

The United States International Trade Commission ("Commission") determined that removing existing countervailing and antidumping duty orders on steel racks from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. steel rack industry. These determinations were made as part of a review process initiated in August 2024 and were completed in February 2025. The Commission concluded that continuing the duty orders would prevent potential injury to U.S. industries in the foreseeable future. This decision is outlined in the Commission's publication on the investigation.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed an expedited review of antidumping duty orders on uncovered innerspring units from China, Vietnam, and South Africa. The review found that removing these orders would likely lead to continued dumping of these products, with high dumping margins identified for each country: 234.51% for China, 121.39% for South Africa, and 116.31% for Vietnam. The review process involved no substantive responses from the interested parties in these countries, leading the department to uphold the orders.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule adding 70 entities to the Entity List. These entities are located in China, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa, and the UAE and have been identified as acting against the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The entities listed will require a license for all items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and such applications will be presumed denied. Additionally, four existing entries are being modified on the Entity List, affecting entries under France, Iran, Senegal, and the United Kingdom.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision that producers and exporters of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China are receiving unfair government subsidies, making these items subject to countervailing duties. The investigation spanned the entire year of 2023 and concluded that critical circumstances exist, impacting certain Chinese producers. Despite the withdrawal of participation from some companies in the investigation, Commerce used facts available to determine subsidy rates. If the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms that these imports are harming U.S. industry, countervailing duties will be imposed.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has determined that China's efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors have been found to be unreasonable and negatively impact U.S. commerce, making it actionable under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The USTR's investigation revealed that China implements aggressive policies and industrial planning to gain a significant market share in these sectors, which disadvantages U.S. companies by reducing competition and creating dependencies that pose economic security risks. Public comments and a report underscore that these actions undercut U.S. business opportunities and investments, and restrict competition and choice, affecting vital supply chains. Future proceedings will decide on actions to counter China's practices under section 301(b).

The President has established the Countering Economic Coercion Task Force to address coercive economic practices, specifically by countries like China. This Task Force is part of the Executive Office and includes representatives from various government departments. Its mission is to develop strategies to counter such practices, with input from stakeholders, including the private sector and international partners. The Task Force is required to submit multiple reports to Congress over a set timeline, detailing their findings and recommendations.

The United States International Trade Commission has decided that removing the antidumping duty on steel wire garment hangers from China would likely cause harm to a U.S. industry in the foreseeable future. This decision is part of the Commission’s five-year review process, which started on July 1, 2024. The review concluded in January 2025, with the Commission choosing to conduct an expedited review. One Commissioner, however, did not participate in this determination.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a change in the schedule for its investigations regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. This adjustment is due to the Department of Commerce extending its decision-making deadline to December 31, 2024. As a result, the USITC must make preliminary determinations by January 27, 2025, and share their conclusions with the Department of Commerce by February 3, 2025. These investigations are being conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.