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The United States International Trade Commission is conducting expedited reviews to decide if lifting the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam could cause harm to U.S. industry. These reviews, scheduled under the Tariff Act of 1930, aim to assess potential negative consequences within a foreseeable time frame. The Commission has given specific dates for submitting comments related to these reviews and has outlined procedures for participation and document submission. This process allows interested parties to express their views on whether these trade protections should remain in place.

The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint from Longitude Licensing Ltd. and Marlin Semiconductor Limited, both based in Ireland, alleging that certain foreign-made semiconductor devices and products are infringing on several U.S. patents. The complaint claims that these products, which are imported into, sold in, or sold for importation into the United States, violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission has decided to investigate these claims and will consider evidence and arguments from involved parties about the impact of these allegations on the public interest. If the allegations are proven, the Commission may issue orders to prevent the products from being imported or sold in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of thermoformed molded fiber products from Vietnam are receiving unfair financial support from their government, known as countervailable subsidies. This preliminary decision involves critical circumstances for such imports from several Vietnamese companies and will include a suspension of liquidation for these products as they enter the United States. The Department of Commerce plans to finalize their decision in July 2025 and is seeking input from interested parties. They will also coordinate with the U.S. International Trade Commission to determine if these imports are harming U.S. industries.

The United States International Trade Commission announced that it will conduct expedited reviews to decide if revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe from China could result in material injury. These reviews come under the Tariff Act of 1930, and the Commission established that the domestic group's response was adequate while the respondent group's response was not. The process will include staff reports and written submissions, with a chance for public comment, and the review period might be extended by up to 90 days.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the final phase of investigations into the import of vanillin from China, which is alleged to be sold at unfair prices and receive subsidies. These investigations aim to assess whether such imports harm the U.S. industry or its development. Interested parties and organizations can participate by following the Commission's specific filing procedures and deadlines, with a public hearing scheduled for May 29, 2025. The process includes handling sensitive business information under strict rules to ensure confidentiality.

The United States International Trade Commission is conducting expedited reviews. These reviews are to decide if removing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel racks from China could result in harm to the U.S. industry. This is part of the procedures outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission will also extend the review period by up to 90 days due to the complexity of the reviews. Interested parties can submit comments, but no new factual information is allowed in these submissions.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that a complaint was filed by Ericsson Inc. and related companies regarding the alleged infringement of several U.S. patents by Samsung Electronics and its subsidiaries. The complaint claims that certain electronic devices with wireless connectivity, such as mobile phones and smart TVs, are being imported and sold in the U.S., violating the patents. The Commission has decided to investigate these claims to determine if there has indeed been a violation, which could lead to import bans or other legal actions against the respondent companies. This investigation does not involve the Office of Unfair Import Investigations as a party.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from India are receiving countervailable subsidies, which are financial contributions from the government that benefit these companies. The investigation, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, aims to determine if these subsidies harm U.S. businesses. As part of the investigation, the department is aligning the final countervailing duty decision with the final determination of a related investigation into whether these products are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments and participate in the investigation process.

The United States International Trade Commission announced the cancellation of a scheduled public hearing related to the five-year reviews of polyvinyl alcohol imports from China and Japan. The cancellation was requested by the domestic producers' counsel because no other parties requested to appear. The hearing was initially set to occur on February 2, 2021, but instead, parties involved in the reviews are expected to address any questions in their written responses due on February 10, 2021. The reviews are conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930 and follow the Commission's rules of practice.

The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. The Department proposes applying provisional measures, requiring importers to pay cash deposits based on estimated dumping margins. Interested parties can comment on this determination, and the final decision is postponed for up to 135 days following this preliminary determination.