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The U.S. Department of Commerce has shared preliminary findings that thermal paper from Germany was not sold below normal value from November 2022 to October 2023. The review process involved examining sales of Koehler Paper SE, as a request for review of another company, Mitsubishi Hitec Paper, was withdrawn. The review's results will inform customs duties and deposit rates, and public comments are invited. The final results will be published later, guiding assessments for future imports.

The U.S. Trade Representative has decided to change the trade measures in a dispute with the European Union (EU) over airplanes. This change aims to mirror the EU's approach and will add specific products from certain EU countries to the list of items facing extra duties. The decision comes as a response to the EU's similar actions and is intended to push for a fair resolution to the disagreement. The revised measure will take effect on January 12, 2021, and involve products from France and Germany, focusing on addressing subsidies deemed inconsistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

The Department of Defense has released a notice about a proposed arms sale to Germany. Germany plans to purchase various communication radios, including AN/PRC-117 and AN/PRC-160 models, along with related equipment and support services, for a total estimated cost of $281 million. This sale aims to enhance Germany’s military communication capabilities, improve cooperation with NATO forces, and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives without affecting regional military balance. The main contractor for this sale will be L3Harris Global Communications, Inc.

The United States International Trade Commission determined that imports of melamine from Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands are harming U.S. industries because they are being sold at unfairly low prices. Additionally, imports from Germany and Qatar are subsidized, contributing to this harm. The Commission found that imports from Trinidad and Tobago also pose a threat of injury for similar reasons. These investigations began in February 2024 following petitions from a U.S. chemical company and included a public hearing in December 2024.

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) finalized its judgment on December 26, 2024, regarding a countervailing duty investigation of Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Germany. This decision was not aligned with the U.S. Department of Commerce's original stance. As a result, the Department of Commerce is updating its previous findings and the associated countervailing duty order, leading to a revision of subsidy rates for certain German companies, including BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH and others. Affected subsidy rates and cash deposit instructions will be revised accordingly.

The Department of Commerce is making corrections to the countervailing duty orders for forged steel fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy. These corrections include adding the names of certain cross-owned companies that were mistakenly left out. The Department will enforce suspension of liquidation and require cash deposits for these products based on the corrected subsidy rates. The adjusted orders apply to specific companies and all others as detailed in the affected charts.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is asking for public input on subsidies given by countries exporting softwood lumber to the United States from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The focus is on countries that account for at least 1% of U.S. softwood lumber imports, specifically Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Sweden. Comments should detail the country providing the subsidy, the program's name, a brief description, and the government body involved. All comments must be submitted by May 12, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.