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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that American industries are being harmed by imports of wood mouldings and millwork products from China. These products have been sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and are supported by Chinese government subsidies. The decision followed investigations that began in January 2020 after petitions from American millwork companies. The USITC conducted hearings and completed its determinations in February 2021, finding that these imports have affected the domestic industry.

The United States International Trade Commission has started investigations to determine if U.S. industries are being harmed by polypropylene corrugated boxes from China and Vietnam, which are allegedly being sold at unfairly low prices and possibly subsidized by the Chinese government. The initial phase of these investigations will be conducted within 45 days, with findings to be sent to the Department of Commerce shortly after. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by filing certain documents on time, and the Commission will be holding a conference to discuss these issues in early April 2025. The investigations are being conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930, and submissions can only be made electronically.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the schedule for the final phase of an investigation to determine if U.S. industries are being harmed by imports of seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam being sold at unfair prices. This comes after the Department of Commerce's preliminary ruling that these imports are being sold below fair value. Interested parties must file an appearance by certain deadlines to participate in the investigation process, which will include a hearing on June 15, 2021. Detailed submission guidelines and deadlines are outlined for all parties involved.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced an investigation into the impact of squash imports on U.S. seasonal markets, especially focusing on the Southeastern region. This investigation, requested by the U.S. Trade Representative, will examine trends and price differences between domestic and imported squash from 2015 to 2020. A public hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2021, and deadlines for related submissions are set between March and April 2021. The Commission emphasizes that no confidential business information will be included in the final report to the USTR, which is due by December 7, 2021.

In a proclamation dated December 20, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced the continuation and modification of trade agreements and tariff schedules between the United States and Israel, as well as with other countries involved in trade agreements such as USMCA and DR-CAFTA. This included extending duty-free access for certain Israeli agricultural products until December 31, 2025, to maintain favorable trade terms. Additionally, the proclamation addressed technical corrections in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to ensure proper implementation of trade agreements like the USMCA and AGOA, and adjustments were made to correct past errors, including in steel import quotas. The proclamation is intended to ensure ongoing advantageous trade relationships aligned with U.S. international trade agreements.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has issued an amended notice imposing additional duties on products imported from China, following an executive order by the President aimed at addressing the synthetic opioid supply chain. The notice modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to include new duty rates and clarifies that certain goods, such as those eligible for the de minimis exemption, may still qualify for duty-free treatment until new systems to process tariffs are in place. The additional duties are effective for products entered from February 5, 2025, and specific provisions are outlined for goods in transit before that date. Importation exceptions include certain personal items and goods eligible for temporary duty reductions.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced the final stage of investigations concerning disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids imported from China. These imports are suspected of being subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices, potentially harming the U.S. industry. A hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2025, and participation details, including appearances and document submissions, are provided. The investigations will assess whether these imports threaten the U.S. industry, and interested parties must submit their appearances 21 days before the hearing.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that TRAPA Forest Products Ltd. (TRAPA) is the successor to Trans-Pacific Trading Ltd. concerning the countervailing duty order on certain softwood lumber from Canada. As a result, TRAPA will now be subject to the same cash deposit rate of 6.74% that previously applied to Trans-Pacific. This decision follows the Department's preliminary findings, and no objections were raised against it. Consequently, all shipments of applicable products by TRAPA will adopt this rate moving forward.

The Executive Order 14231 was issued to address trade and duty arrangements concerning the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. It amends tariffs related to automotive imports from Canada, allowing certain Canadian goods, including automotive parts, to enter the U.S. without additional duties. The order also lowers the duty on Canadian potash from 25% to 10%. This amendment is intended to minimize disruption to the U.S. automotive industry and maintain economic and national security.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided that ending the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel wheels from China could cause economic harm due to unfair pricing and subsidies. As a result, they have chosen to continue these orders to protect the U.S. industry. These orders apply to certain steel wheels used on road and highway trailers, encompassing a wide range of specifications except those specifically excluded. They will continue to be enforced as of March 13, 2025, to maintain fair competition.