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The United States International Trade Commission has decided to maintain the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe from China. This decision is based on the findings that removing these orders would likely harm a U.S. industry. These reviews were initiated in September 2024 and conducted on an expedited basis, with final determinations completed in March 2025. The results are detailed in a publication by the Commission.

The Department of Commerce has started a countervailing duty investigation on temporary steel fencing imports from China, following a petition by ZND US Inc., a U.S. producer. The investigation aims to check if Chinese companies are receiving unfair government subsidies, hurting U.S. manufacturers. The time frame for consideration is from January to December 2024, focusing on whether these imports injure the American industry. The International Trade Commission (ITC) will parallel process to decide if there's enough harm to continue the investigation.

The U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that two Chinese companies, Xingyi Metalworking Technology Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Evernew Machinery & Equipment Company Limited, sold metal lockers in the U.S. at less than normal value between August 2022 and July 2023. Hangzhou Evernew was found not to meet certain standards during the review, leading to their data being unverifiable, resulting in their inclusion in the China-wide entity subject to a 322.25% duty rate. The results are applicable from April 16, 2025, and further details can be accessed through related public documents.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting a country-wide investigation into whether imports of a chemical known as 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) from China are being slightly altered to dodge existing duties placed on them. This action follows a request by Compass Chemical International LLC, which alleges these products are evading antidumping and countervailing duty orders. The inquiry will evaluate whether these products, changed in minor ways, should still fall under these duties. The Department is also planning to use information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to select which companies to focus on in the investigation.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated a review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to decide if ending the suspended investigations on sugar imports from Mexico would cause significant harm to U.S. industries. Interested parties are asked to respond to this notice by April 2, 2025, with comments on response adequacy due by May 14, 2025. The review process will evaluate various factors, including the likely effects on domestic markets and industries, and involves input from U.S. sugar producers, importers, and exporters. The USITC emphasizes the importance of receiving accurate information from relevant parties to make informed decisions.

The United States International Trade Commission has started investigations to determine if temporary steel fencing imported from China is harming U.S. industries by being sold at unfairly low prices or subsidized by the Chinese government. These investigations were triggered by a petition from ZND US Inc on January 15, 2025. The Commission must make a preliminary decision regarding these accusations by March 3, 2025, and submit their findings by March 10, 2025. People interested in participating in these investigations or submitting relevant information need to follow specific procedures for filing and registration.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has begun a review to decide if ending the antidumping duty order on steel threaded rod from China would likely harm the U.S. industry. This review follows previous determinations and considers whether lifting these duties could negatively impact U.S. producers due to imports from China. Interested parties are invited to participate by submitting relevant information to the Commission by the specified deadlines. The Commission will evaluate these responses to determine whether a full or expedited review is necessary, based on factors like the expected volume and impact of imports on the domestic market.

The International Trade Commission announced that it will conduct a full review to decide if removing the antidumping duty order on certain large diameter line pipes from Japan might cause harm to U.S. industries. This review, required by the Tariff Act of 1930, will follow an earlier finding that responses from both domestic and interested parties were adequate. A detailed schedule for the review will be released later, and the Commission will provide access to the proceedings and rules on its official website.

The Department of Commerce initiated investigations to determine if imports of granular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from India and Russia are being sold in the U.S. at prices below fair market value, potentially harming the domestic industry. This action follows petitions filed on behalf of Daikin America, Inc., who allege material injury from these imports. The investigations will examine prices, production costs, and industry support, with preliminary findings expected in 140 days. The International Trade Commission will also assess whether these imports are causing injury to the U.S. industry.

The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint from Credo Semiconductor Inc. and Credo Technology Group Ltd. regarding possible violations of trade law in the importation and sale of certain electrical cables. The complaint identifies companies from the U.S., Ireland, and the UK as potentially having imported these products unlawfully, and requests actions like exclusion and cease and desist orders. The Commission is asking for public comments on whether these actions would affect public health, safety, or economic conditions in the U.S. Comments are sought on how the import restrictions could impact consumers or whether alternative products are available domestically.