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The Department of Commerce has determined that subsidies are being given to producers and exporters of certain wood mouldings and millwork products from China, which impacts trade dynamics. This decision follows a detailed investigation, including public comments and analysis of subsidy programs. As a result, specific countervailing duties have been calculated for different companies involved. The matter now awaits a final determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission on whether these imports harm the U.S. industry. If they affirm injury, the duties will be enforced; otherwise, the proceedings will be terminated.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of specific paper plates from Vietnam received unfair government subsidies during 2023. As a result, Commerce plans to impose countervailing duties on these products if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirms that this harms the U.S. industry. Until further notice, the liquidation of entries for the affected paper plates is suspended. If the ITC disagrees and finds no harm, the investigation will end, and any deposits made will be refunded.

The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that tires from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair value. This investigation covers sales made between October 2019 and March 2020. The Department plans to require a cash deposit from importers to cover the difference between normal value and the U.S. price. The final decision on this matter is currently postponed, and the rules on deposits will remain in place until further notice.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that the US industry is being harmed by imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from several countries, which are being sold at less than fair value. These imports, from countries including Argentina, Colombia, and Turkey, are also subsidized by the Turkish government. The USITC's decision follows an investigation that began in April 2020 in response to a petition from US producers. The Commission held hearings and issued its final determinations in January 2021, confirming that these imports are negatively impacting the US market.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India are harming the U.S. industry. These imports are believed to be sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the governments of China and India. As a result, the USITC is starting the final phase of its investigations and will release more details based on the outcomes from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The allegations were initially brought by companies from Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio on October 29, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized a decision that melamine imported from India is being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair value. This applies to melamine from one particular company, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, but not to other Indian producers. As a result, the department will direct U.S. Customs to collect deposits based on estimated dumping margins to counter low-priced imports, continuing measures from their preliminary findings. The International Trade Commission will also decide soon whether these imports harm U.S. industry, which could lead to additional duties.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started investigations to determine if the U.S. industry is being hurt by erythritol imports from China. These imports are believed to be sold at unfairly low prices and subsidized by the Chinese government. The Commission will make its preliminary findings by January 27, 2025. The investigation is in response to a petition filed by Cargill, Incorporated, and involves looking at whether U.S. industries are being significantly harmed or at risk of harm.

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 Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that there will be no change to the current strategy regarding the enforcement of U.S. rights in the World Trade Organization dispute over Large Civil Aircraft subsidies from some European Union member states. This decision comes after a recent review of the goods subject to additional duties, effective January 12, 2021, concluded that no revisions are necessary. The USTR will continue to evaluate the situation moving forward.

The United States International Trade Commission ("Commission") determined that removing existing countervailing and antidumping duty orders on steel racks from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. steel rack industry. These determinations were made as part of a review process initiated in August 2024 and were completed in February 2025. The Commission concluded that continuing the duty orders would prevent potential injury to U.S. industries in the foreseeable future. This decision is outlined in the Commission's publication on the investigation.