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The Department of Commerce has confirmed that producers and exporters of standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico receive countervailable subsidies. This means that these businesses benefit from financial aid provided by the Mexican government, which can give them an unfair advantage in international trade. The investigation covered the period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019, and included major companies like Aceromex and Deacero. The U.S. authorities may impose duties on these imports if the International Trade Commission determines that they harm the U.S. industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China. This decision came after determining that ending these duties could lead to the recurrence of unfair pricing and subsidies that harm U.S. industries. The duties, originally started in 2008, will remain in place with U.S. Customs and Border Protection collecting deposits at rates existing at the time of entry. The decision is set to be effective from December 17, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed an expedited review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel wheels from China, which are 12 to 16.5 inches in diameter. They found that removing this order would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of subsidies that are unfair to U.S. producers. This decision is part of the sunset review process, which revisits such orders to decide if they should be continued. The Commerce Department did not receive any significant responses from Chinese manufacturers, leading to this expedited review and conclusion.

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 Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have determined that revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China would likely result in resumed dumping and subsidies, harming the U.S. tire industry. Therefore, these orders will continue, requiring U.S. Customs to collect deposits to counteract unfair practices at the time of tire importation. Tires affected include those for cars and light trucks, excluding certain specialty and off-road types, and these regulations will remain effective as announced in the Federal Register.

The Department of Commerce has mandated countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco. These duties stem from discovered subsidies benefiting Moroccan producers and exporters. The final determination includes revised subsidy calculations, pending further action from the U.S. International Trade Commission, which will decide if these imports hurt the U.S. industry. The investigation covers all forms of phosphate fertilizers from Morocco, excluding specific industrial grade types and other non-applicable goods.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of thermoformed molded fiber products from Vietnam are receiving unfair financial support from their government, known as countervailable subsidies. This preliminary decision involves critical circumstances for such imports from several Vietnamese companies and will include a suspension of liquidation for these products as they enter the United States. The Department of Commerce plans to finalize their decision in July 2025 and is seeking input from interested parties. They will also coordinate with the U.S. International Trade Commission to determine if these imports are harming U.S. industries.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain paper plates imported from China and Vietnam. This decision follows final affirmations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission, which determined that these imports are harming U.S. industries due to government subsidies in those countries. As a result, additional duties are imposed on these imports to offset the subsidies. The orders include specific instructions for how duties should be assessed on paper plates from both countries, with additional retroactive duties on Chinese products due to critical circumstances.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that producers and exporters of certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Mexico receive unfair government subsidies. This investigation covers the entire year of 2023. The Department plans to finalize its findings by June 2025 and is inviting public comments on this preliminary decision. The investigation could lead to actions like requiring cash deposits for these imports, except for those from Galvasid, which received a zero subsidy rate.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision that Brazilian producers and exporters of hard empty capsules are receiving unfair subsidies. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The Commerce Department is aligning its final decision on subsidies with another investigation into whether capsules are being sold below fair value, with a final decision expected by August 5, 2025. The details of this preliminary determination and how the subsidies were evaluated are available for public comment and review.