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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a revised timeline for investigations into imported sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China. Initially, a schedule was set for the preliminary phase of these investigations, but the Department of Commerce has extended its initiation deadline to January 6, 2025. Consequently, the USITC has adjusted its timeline to align with this new schedule. These investigations are being conducted under the authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint from Wilson Electronics LLC about certain cellular signal boosters and related products. They claim that some companies in California and China are violating trade laws by importing these products into the U.S. illegally. The ITC is asking for public comments on this issue to understand its impact on public health, welfare, and the U.S. economy. Comments must be submitted electronically, and the public has eight calendar days from when this notice is published to respond.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced an expedited review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to decide if ending the antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades and parts from China would likely result in further harm to U.S. industry. The review began on November 6, 2020, after determining that the domestic party response was adequate, while the response from the respondent party was inadequate. Interested parties who have provided sufficient responses can submit comments by February 25, 2021. The review has been deemed complex, allowing the Commission to extend it by up to 90 days.

The United States International Trade Commission has started reviews to determine if removing duties on uncoated paper from China, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, and Portugal might cause harm to U.S. industries. These reviews will consider the potential impact on production, prices, and imports of such paper. Companies and organizations involved in producing, importing, or exporting this paper are invited to submit relevant information by specified deadlines. The outcome will decide whether to maintain or revoke these trade orders.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of several individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action is based on the determination that these persons meet the legal criteria under specific Executive Orders related to harmful activities from the Russian Federation. As a result, all their property and interests within the United States are blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The listed individuals and entities are linked to Russia and China, and are involved in activities such as financial services that have been flagged as risky under U.S. sanctions regulations.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce has issued a final rule that amends the Export Administration Regulations by adding 12 new entities to the Entity List. These entities, primarily from China and one from Taiwan, are suspected of activities that go against U.S. national security and foreign policy interests, such as supporting military modernization efforts with the use of advanced artificial intelligence and supercomputing technologies. This amendment requires a specific license for any exports, reexports, or in-country transfers involving these entities, with a general policy of denying these licenses. The rule became effective on March 25, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced a revised schedule for the final phase of investigations related to wood mouldings and millwork products from China. Initially set on August 12, 2020, the deadline for final comments has been moved to 10 a.m. on January 21, 2021, due to the federal holiday on January 20, 2021. This change is documented under the relevant rules of the Commission and is part of the ongoing investigations authorized by Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a change in the schedule for its investigations regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. This adjustment is due to the Department of Commerce extending its decision-making deadline to December 31, 2024. As a result, the USITC must make preliminary determinations by January 27, 2025, and share their conclusions with the Department of Commerce by February 3, 2025. These investigations are being conducted under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule adding 70 entities to the Entity List. These entities are located in China, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa, and the UAE and have been identified as acting against the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The entities listed will require a license for all items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and such applications will be presumed denied. Additionally, four existing entries are being modified on the Entity List, affecting entries under France, Iran, Senegal, and the United Kingdom.

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.