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The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced the final stage of investigations into whether the American industry is harmed by crystalline silicon photovoltaic products (solar panels) imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These products are suspected of being subsidized and sold at less-than-fair market value in the U.S., which could negatively impact American businesses. The investigations, in response to a petition filed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, will determine if tariffs or other measures are necessary to address any unfair trade practices. Public hearings and submission opportunities are scheduled as part of the investigation process.

The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review a decision made by an administrative law judge, which allowed Maxell, Ltd. to change their complaint in an investigation to include additional patent infringement claims against Samsung Electronics. Maxell argued that a previous oversight meant these claims were not initially included, and the judge agreed, noting that Samsung would not be significantly harmed because they were already aware of the claims. Samsung opposed the change, saying Maxell did not follow the correct procedure initially. No petitions to review the judge's decision were filed, and the Commission voted on March 10, 2025, to accept it without further review.

The International Trade Commission is considering whether certain vaporizer devices and related components from JUUL Labs, Inc. might violate trade regulations. An administrative law judge issued a preliminary determination on this issue. The Commission is seeking public input regarding the potential impact of restricting these products, focusing on public health, U.S. economy, and consumer effects. Submissions from the public and government agencies, limited to five pages, are due by January 6, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has begun a review to decide if ending the antidumping duty order on steel threaded rod from China would likely harm the U.S. industry. This review follows previous determinations and considers whether lifting these duties could negatively impact U.S. producers due to imports from China. Interested parties are invited to participate by submitting relevant information to the Commission by the specified deadlines. The Commission will evaluate these responses to determine whether a full or expedited review is necessary, based on factors like the expected volume and impact of imports on the domestic market.

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming U.S. industry because they are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, and some are receiving subsidies from China and Vietnam. This decision followed an investigation that started on January 25, 2024, after receiving petitions from the American Paper Plate Coalition. The Commission's final ruling and details are documented in a publication released in March 2025. The planned public hearing for this issue was canceled when no parties requested to attend.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is updating the schedule for its investigation into epoxy resins imported from China, following the U.S. Department of Commerce's preliminary decision indicating these imports are sold at less-than-fair value. Originally slated to conclude in January, the final determination has been pushed to March 2025. Consequently, the USITC has adjusted its timetable with key dates, including a hearing set for April 3, 2025. This investigation is conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that certain glass wine bottles imported from Mexico were sold in the United States at prices below their fair value between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023. As a result, the department will maintain measures that prevent such sales practices, including the continuation of the suspension of the merchandise's liquidation and the requirement for cash deposits to offset potential dumping. The International Trade Commission will soon determine whether these imports caused material harm to the U.S. industry, which could lead to the imposition of additional antidumping duties. The final scope of the investigation includes only certain types of glass bottles as specified in the document.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced a change in the start time for a hearing related to Investigation No. TA-201-77. This investigation is examining whether the importation of fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries into the U.S. is causing harm to the domestic industry. The hearing, originally scheduled for 9:30 a.m. EST on January 12, 2021, will now begin at 9:00 a.m. EST on the same day. This notice updates a previous announcement published in the Federal Register.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided to end an investigation about certain motorized self-balancing vehicles because the issue became moot. Initially, the investigation began because Razor USA and others claimed certain companies were violating patent laws, but after some legal discussions and a Federal Circuit Court remand, the ITC found the case unnecessary to pursue further. The investigation showed some products infringed on patents, but changes in patent claims and other factors led to the decision that the case did not need to continue. The decision to terminate the investigation was officially voted on and recorded on January 22, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting an investigation to determine if imports of erythritol from China are being subsidized by the Chinese government, which might be harming the U.S. erythritol industry. The investigation was initiated after a petition from Cargill, a U.S. producer of erythritol, claimed that Chinese producers were receiving unfair financial support. The period being investigated includes all of 2023, and Commerce is considering whether these imports are impacting the U.S. market by undercutting prices and decreasing domestic production. The International Trade Commission will also investigate to see if there is an actual material injury to the U.S. industry.