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The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has announced that it received petitions from several firms seeking eligibility for Trade Adjustment Assistance. The EDA is investigating whether increased imports into the U.S. have led to job losses or decreased sales for these firms. The public can request a hearing on this matter by submitting a written request within ten days of the notice's publication. These actions are part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms program under the Trade Act of 1974.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision, determining that Brazil is providing illegal subsidies to producers and exporters of ferrosilicon, including companies like Minasligas and Ferbasa, between January and December 2023. Despite some changes and updates, the basic findings have remained consistent since the preliminary determination in September 2024. This decision means that specific companies will face additional duties when exporting ferrosilicon to the United States unless the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that imports of this product do not harm U.S. manufacturers.

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced that a complaint was filed by Samsung Electronics against Ericsson for allegedly infringing on several of Samsung's U.S. patents related to wireless communications equipment. The complaint claims that Ericsson has imported and sold products into the United States that infringe on Samsung's patents for 4G and 5G technologies. Samsung has asked the Commission to investigate these claims and consider issuing orders to exclude Ericsson's products from the U.S. market and to stop further sales. The investigation will determine whether these violations have occurred and if an industry related to these technologies exists or is being established in the U.S.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from South Korea are possibly being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices. This investigation covers sales from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. As part of this determination, the Commerce Department will require cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties on these products. The final determination has been postponed, and the public is invited to comment on this preliminary decision.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided that Turkey's Digital Services Tax (DST) is unfair and discriminates against U.S. businesses, causing problems for U.S. trade. The tax targets companies based on digital services and revenue criteria, disadvantaging American companies. This conclusion came after an investigation and consultations with Turkey, during which public opinions and expert advice were considered. The USTR plans to take further actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act in response to these findings.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint from Solas OLED Ltd., an Irish company, accusing several companies, including BOE Technology and Samsung, of violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The alleged violations involve importing and selling OLED display devices and components that infringe on Solas OLED's patents in the United States. The ITC is initiating an investigation and may issue orders to stop the sale and import of the offending products if the allegations are proven. The implicated companies are required to respond to the complaint and the investigation notice within 20 days of being served.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary decision determining that producers and exporters of thermoformed molded fiber products from China receive governmental subsidies. This investigation covers the entire year of 2023, and interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on this determination. The final decision regarding these subsidies is set to be released by July 21, 2025, and during this investigation, Commerce plans to verify its findings. Additionally, certain companies have not cooperated fully with the investigation, leading to adverse assumptions about them being made by the Commerce Department.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is investigating a rate decrease proposed by System Energy Resources, Inc. to see if it is unfair or unlawful. The investigation was launched under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act and is detailed in Docket No. EL21-24-000. FERC is allowing interested people to participate by filing a notice or motion to intervene within 21 days after their order was issued. Due to COVID-19 precautions, FERC encourages electronic document submissions and has limited access to physical resources.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 5, 2024, by Schütz Container Systems, Inc. and Protechna S.A., alleging that imported composite intermediate bulk containers violate multiple U.S. patents. The complaint accuses several Chinese companies of infringing on these patents and requests the Commission to investigate and potentially issue exclusion and cease and desist orders. An investigation has been initiated to look into these claims and whether a relevant industry exists in the U.S. The Commission has also outlined details for the investigation process and response requirements for the accused entities.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation following a complaint from Wilson Electronics LLC. The complaint alleges that certain companies violated section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing and selling cellular signal boosters and related equipment in the U.S. that infringe on multiple patents held by Wilson Electronics. The investigation will determine if there has been patent infringement and if a U.S. industry is affected. If violations are found, the ITC might issue orders to prevent further importation and sales of these products.