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The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that some producers and exporters of ferrosilicon from Malaysia receive government subsidies, which are illegal under U.S. trade law. The investigation looked at the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and involved verifying information from Malaysian companies. Although critical circumstances were found for most producers, they were not found for two major companies, OM Materials and Pertama. If the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that U.S. industries are harmed by these imports, a countervailing duty order will be issued to impose duties on the subsidized products.

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 Department of Commerce has concluded that if the antidumping duty on certain steel grating from China were revoked, dumping would likely continue. This decision follows an expedited review process, due to a lack of response from parties opposing the antidumping order. The potential dumping margins, if the order were revoked, could be as high as 145.18 percent. This notice also reminds parties of their obligations under administrative protective orders concerning the handling of proprietary information.

In the Federal Register, a correction has been made to a notice concerning brake drums from the People's Republic of China. The document initially stated an incorrect date of "February 3, 2024" in the DATES section. It has now been corrected to "December 3, 2024." This correction was officially filed on December 11, 2024.

The International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce is preparing for the initiation of Sunset Reviews in April 2021. These reviews, conducted every five years under the Tariff Act of 1930, assess whether stopping antidumping or countervailing duties could lead to renewed dumping or harmful subsidies. Interested parties in such reviews should notify Commerce in writing within 10 days of the notice's publication and provide comments within 30 days. This notice serves as an alert to those involved in international trade, although it is not required by law.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the Department of Commerce, is conducting a mandatory survey called the Quarterly Survey of U.S. Airline Operators' Foreign Revenues and Expenses (BE-37). This survey collects data from U.S. airline operators involved in international transportation if their total revenues or expenses are $500,000 or more. Reports must be submitted using BEA's electronic system, and they are due 30 days after the end of each quarter. The survey aims to measure U.S. trade in transport services and is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Taiwan is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, a practice known as dumping, for the period from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The department issued its final determination on March 20, 2025, continuing to apply penalties to two companies that did not comply with the investigation. They also set a weighted-average dumping margin for other companies based on a margin specific to Nan Ya Plastics Corp. Commerce will continue holding DOTP imports from Taiwan and requiring cash deposits until a final decision is made by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

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.

The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters of certain vertical shaft engines from China are receiving unfair subsidies. These engines, used primarily in lawn mowers, may lead to countervailing duties if the U.S. International Trade Commission finds they harm U.S. industry. The investigation covers engines with displacements between 225cc and 999cc and includes specific components defined as unfinished engines. The final decision will impact how these products are handled at U.S. borders, including potential duties and customs actions.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that certain brake drums from Türkiye are being sold in the U.S. at less than their fair value. This initial finding is part of an investigation covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Commerce has set a weighted-average dumping margin for the producers involved and invited interested parties to comment on the decision. Additionally, they have postponed the final determination and extended provisional measures, meaning customs will hold off on processing these items until a final decision is reached.