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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 received a complaint from Klein Tools, Inc. against Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, alleging violations involving the importation and sale of certain products like glow fish tape systems and safety helmet systems. The complaint wants the Commission to take action, such as issuing exclusion orders and imposing bonds on the allegedly infringing products during a review period. The Commission is asking for public comments on the potential impact of these actions, particularly in areas such as public health, competitive conditions, and consumer effects. Interested parties have specific deadlines to submit their comments electronically.

The United States International Trade Commission determined that the U.S. industry is suffering due to imports of fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy. These imports were found to be subsidized by their respective governments, and some from Germany and Italy were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigations began after petitions from several U.S. companies and a trade coalition, following which the Commission held a hearing in December 2020. Their final determinations were issued on January 25, 2021, confirming these findings.

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 (ITC) has scheduled the final phase of investigations into whether solar panel imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming the U.S. industry by being subsidized and sold at unfairly low prices. The investigations will assess the impact on the U.S. industry and include a public hearing on April 15, 2025. Various technical exclusions are detailed for specific types of solar panels. Additionally, the ITC has outlined procedures for participation, including the handling of business proprietary information.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission by Spanx, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, alleging patent infringement concerning certain shapewear garments. The commission has decided to investigate whether shapewear products imported into the U.S. infringe on the specified patents and whether there's a U.S. industry being harmed. The parties involved are Spanx, various Chinese companies, and other firms like Honeylove Sculptwear Inc. The commission may issue orders to stop these imports if they find violations of U.S. patent law.

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming U.S. industry because they are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, and some are receiving subsidies from China and Vietnam. This decision followed an investigation that started on January 25, 2024, after receiving petitions from the American Paper Plate Coalition. The Commission's final ruling and details are documented in a publication released in March 2025. The planned public hearing for this issue was canceled when no parties requested to attend.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced the initiation of an investigation following a complaint by Traeger Pellet Grills LLC. The complaint alleges that certain cloud-connected wood-pellet grills and their components imported into the United States are infringing on specific claims of two U.S. patents owned by Traeger. Traeger is seeking the ITC to issue orders to stop the importation and sale of the infringing products within the United States. GMG Products LLC is named as the respondent in this case.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced a review to decide whether ending the antidumping duty on pressure sensitive plastic tape from Italy would harm the U.S. industry. This review, in line with the Tariff Act of 1930, invites interested parties to submit information by March 31, 2021, and comment on response adequacy by May 13, 2021. The review aims to assess whether the continued duty is necessary to prevent material injury to the domestic industry and will consider responses in making its determination. The public can access relevant documents and submit information electronically via the Commission's website.

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced that several companies have filed a complaint alleging violations of trademark laws concerning imported electrolyte beverages and their packaging that infringe on existing trademarks. The companies are asking for an investigation into these allegations, which may result in orders to stop these products from being imported or sold in the U.S. if violations are found. The investigation will look into whether the companies involved breached section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing these products and whether a U.S. industry is affected or being developed. Respondents have 20 days to respond to these allegations.