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The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated investigations into whether certain chassis and their subassemblies imported from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair value, which may harm the U.S. chassis industry. This investigation follows petitions filed by the U.S. Chassis Manufacturers Coalition, alleging unfair competition leading to material injury to domestic producers. Interested parties are invited to contribute comments on product coverage and characteristics, while the U.S. International Trade Commission will assess if there is any significant industrial injury. The goal of these investigations is to determine the accurate market value of these imports and whether they are threatening the U.S. market with unfair practices.

The Executive Order aims to address issues at the U.S. southern border related to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. By declaring a national emergency, the President authorizes imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico unless the Mexican government takes significant actions to reduce illegal migration and drug trafficking. The order describes potential further actions if Mexico retaliates, and outlines processes for reviewing and removing the tariffs if Mexico complies. The aim is to encourage Mexico's cooperation in tackling these pressing challenges impacting U.S. national security and public health.

The President of the United States issued a memorandum aimed at reducing the country's trade deficit by making international trade relationships fairer and more balanced. This includes assessing and countering unfair practices like tariffs, nontariff barriers, and discriminatory taxes imposed by trading partners. A plan called the "Fair and Reciprocal Plan" will be implemented to address these issues, and agencies like the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative are instructed to investigate and propose solutions. The memorandum stipulates that any actions taken must comply with existing laws and does not create enforceable rights or benefits for any party.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a rule allowing a specific level of the pesticide ethiprole on imported sugarcane, upon request from Bayer CropScience LP, in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The rule, effective from December 27, 2024, sets a maximum residue level of 0.07 parts per million. This comes after a review showing no expected harm to the general public, including infants and children, from exposure to this pesticide. The rule does not require any proposed rule issuance, nor does it impact states or tribal governments.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final decision that producers and exporters of melamine from Qatar are receiving unfair subsidies. This decision was made after an investigation covering the whole year of 2023. As a result, the U.S. might impose countervailing duties on these imports if it leads to damage to U.S. industries. However, it was determined that the situation didn't create "critical circumstances" that necessitate immediate action. If the International Trade Commission confirms that U.S. industries are harmed, the Commerce Department will take further steps to impose duties on these imports.

The U.S. Department of Commerce made a final decision determining that melamine from Qatar is not being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This final ruling follows an earlier negative preliminary determination regarding the same issue. As a result of this negative determination, there will be no suspension of liquidation or cash deposits required for imports of melamine from Qatar, and the case is considered closed. This decision was reached after looking into sales, costs, and verifying information from relevant Qatari companies.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is holding the 2025 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, from May 6 to May 8, 2025. The event is open to the public and can be attended in person or via webinar, with registration required. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with CBP staff, members of the trade community, and other government agencies in discussions about CBP's role in international trade. Registration fees apply, and the event will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

The Department of Commerce has finalized its review on the sale of light-walled rectangular pipe and tube (LWRPT) from Turkey and found that Noksel Celik Boru Sanayi A.S. (Noksel) sold these products in the U.S. at prices below their normal value between May 1, 2018, and April 30, 2019. The results also confirmed that six other companies made no shipments to the U.S. during this period. Commerce will now instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on Noksel's imports and has set new cash deposit requirements for future shipments. Importers will need to file certificates regarding antidumping duties, and parties involved in the review must handle proprietary information according to specified regulations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to end a 2019 agreement that halted an investigation into whether fresh tomatoes from Mexico are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. The termination is set for July 14, 2025, and will result in an antidumping duty order, meaning tariffs will be applied to these tomatoes. Commerce will also cancel one of the two ongoing reviews connected to the agreement and will notify U.S. Customs to start collecting cash deposits based on potential price differences once the termination is effective. This decision follows prior determinations that Mexican tomatoes are likely sold below market value and threaten U.S. industries.

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some producers and exporters of organic soybean meal from India received unfair government subsidies between September 3, 2021, and December 31, 2022. As a result, they will face additional import duties. The final calculations, published in the Federal Register for public access, detail these duties, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will enforce these once the decision is public for 35 days. The public can review these decisions online through the Department of Commerce's electronic system.