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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started an investigation based on a complaint from Corning Incorporated regarding certain glass substrates used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The complaint alleges that several companies, including those from China and the U.S., are importing products that infringe on Corning's patents. The ITC will look into whether these actions violate U.S. trade laws and if an industry in the U.S. is affected. As a result, Corning is requesting the ITC to issue orders to prevent further importation and sale of the infringing products.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission by ARK Diagnostics, Inc. regarding certain gabapentin immunoassay kits and test strips. The company claims these products infringe on two of their patents (U.S. Patent No. 8,828,665 and U.S. Patent No. 10,203,345). The complaint targets various companies from the U.S., China, and France for importing, selling, or offering these products in the U.S. ARK Diagnostics requests an investigation and seeks orders to stop these activities if the claims are upheld.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding the importation and sale of certain photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies allegedly in violation of trade laws. The complaint, filed by Shoals Technologies Group, LLC, seeks to prevent the import and sale of these products from two companies, including one in China, and requests orders to stop their distribution. The public is invited to comment on the potential impact of these actions on public interest, like public health and safety, the U.S. economy, and consumers. Responses are needed within eight days of the notice's publication, and further comments can be made after a final decision is issued.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has ended its investigation into the effects of trade on U.S. workers and underserved communities. Originally requested by the U.S. Trade Representative in January 2023, this investigation was terminated after the request was withdrawn on February 4, 2025. Consequently, the Commission will not produce the previously planned report titled "Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers, 2026 Report." This decision was made under the authority granted by the President and in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930.

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 U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia is sold in the U.S. at prices lower than its fair value. This investigation covers sales from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The department will continue suspending liquidation and will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission about their findings to determine if U.S. industries are harmed by these imports. If harm is confirmed, antidumping duties will be set; if not, the case will be closed, and cash deposits refunded.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, claiming that certain companies are importing and selling photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies that infringe on its patents. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission has decided to investigate these claims to determine if there is indeed a violation. If the investigation finds in favor of Shoals, it might lead to banning the import of these products and issuing orders to stop their sale.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial ruling that allowed a change in the name of a respondent in an investigation. This investigation concerns the import and sale of certain chemical mechanical planarization slurries allegedly violating patent rights. The change involved updating the legal entity name from Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Inc. to Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP, LLC. The Commission believes this update clarifies the investigation without affecting public interest or the involved parties' rights.

The Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of twist ties from the People's Republic of China are receiving subsidies, which violates trade rules. This investigation was prompted by Bedford Industries, Inc., and found that certain Chinese companies, including Zhenjiang Hongda Commodity Co. Ltd. and Zhenjiang Zhonglian I/E Co., Ltd., benefited from financial assistance. As a result, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been ordered to suspend liquidation of twist tie imports from China and may impose duties if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirms the resulting harm to U.S. industries. The scope of this decision includes twist ties made of metal and plastic, but excludes those sold with bags or as packaging materials.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that certain paper plates from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, covering a period from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The agency has instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits for these imports, with specific rates and conditions for various companies involved. Additionally, the investigation concluded that critical circumstances exist for some companies, potentially leading to retroactive duties. The final determination will now be reviewed by the U.S. International Trade Commission to decide if these imports harm U.S. industries.