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The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its review of antidumping duties for organic soybean meal from India for the period between November 2, 2021, and April 30, 2023. During this review, they confirmed that Shanti Worldwide was selling the product at less than its normal value, and thus, they determined a dumping margin. The review for Shri Sumati Industries Pvt. Ltd. was rescinded, as they did not make valid sales during the review period. The document details how antidumping duties will be assessed and the cash deposit requirements for future shipments.

The Department of Commerce conducted a review and determined that if they revoke the countervailing duty order on melamine from China, it will likely result in the continuation or recurrence of subsidies. This review is part of a process that started in 2015 when the order was first imposed. The review found that a specific chemical, melamine, is at risk of receiving government subsidies again if the order is revoked. The results and this notice were published on February 25, 2021, with further details available in public documents.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that 24 exporters of hardwood plywood from China had no shipments of the goods in question between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019. Additionally, 34 other companies, including Lianyungang Yuantai International Trade, are considered part of the China-wide entity because they did not qualify for separate rates. This preliminary finding means that certain companies are not eligible for separate rates and are subject to the China-wide rate of 183.36%. Public comments on these preliminary results can be submitted, and antidumping duties will be assessed once the final results are published.

In 2007, the United States and Brazil created the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum to strengthen trade relations between the two countries. The International Trade Administration is looking for up to three American CEOs to join the U.S. Section of this forum for a term lasting until February 24, 2022, with applications being accepted until November 30, 2021. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S., lead a U.S.-controlled company, and have a strong interest in Brazil's economy. Selected members participate without pay and cover their own travel expenses.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the final results of an administrative review concerning countervailing duties on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Korea, specifically for the SeAH Steel Companies. They found that no countervailable subsidies were provided to these companies during the review period from September 29, 2022, to December 31, 2022. As a result, there will be no countervailing duties assessed, and no cash deposits will be required for future imports of these goods from the SeAH Steel Companies. These final results are effective as of February 21, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that producers and exporters of certain tungsten shot from China are receiving countervailable subsidies. This investigation covers the calendar year of 2023. The department published this notice and invited the public to share their thoughts on it. They plan to align the final determination of these countervailable duties with an ongoing antidumping investigation, with a final decision expected by April 28, 2025. If the final determination confirms these findings, additional steps will be taken to assess and potentially mitigate the impact of these imports on U.S. industry.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that solar cells from Vietnam are being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices. This preliminary determination covers sales from October 2023 to March 2024, and adjustments have been made to account for any subsidies affecting the pricing. Details of the investigation, such as the calculation methods and critical circumstances, are outlined in a memo accessible online. Final decisions will be made after public comments and further proceedings, with the possibility of a change in measures based on future findings.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed expedited reviews regarding antidumping duty orders on strontium chromate from Austria and France. These reviews found that removing the orders could lead to continued or renewed dumping, with dumping margins of up to 25.90% for Austria and 32.16% for France. The orders were originally published in the Federal Register on November 27, 2019, and the notice summarizes the involved processes and final decisions.

The Department of Commerce has completed its review of the countervailing duty order on carbazole violet pigment 23 (CVP 23) from India. They concluded that if the order were revoked, it would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of subsidies that are countervailable. This review resulted in maintaining the duty order, highlighting the need to prevent the resumption of unfair trade practices. The department emphasized that the pigments covered by this order are subject to specific classification under U.S. trade regulations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision, determining that Brazil is providing illegal subsidies to producers and exporters of ferrosilicon, including companies like Minasligas and Ferbasa, between January and December 2023. Despite some changes and updates, the basic findings have remained consistent since the preliminary determination in September 2024. This decision means that specific companies will face additional duties when exporting ferrosilicon to the United States unless the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that imports of this product do not harm U.S. manufacturers.