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The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to examine how imports of timber, lumber, and related products affect national security. This investigation is being conducted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The Department of Commerce is asking for public comments, data, and analyses on the investigation, with a focus on issues like the demand and supply of timber and lumber, foreign supply chains, trade practices, and potential measures to enhance national security. Comments must be submitted by April 1, 2025, through the federal portal, with specific instructions for submitting confidential information.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction notice regarding its preliminary decision on thermoformed molded fiber products from China, initially published on March 14, 2025. The correction involves replacing the earlier Appendix I with a revised version that accurately details the scope of the investigation. This notice affects the countervailing duty investigation, which examines government subsidies provided to Chinese manufacturers of these products. The corrected details help clarify what specific goods are under investigation and ensure compliance with U.S. trade laws.

The Department of Commerce, through its Enforcement and Compliance division, has started investigations on whether granular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin imports from India and Russia are benefiting from government subsidies, which might harm U.S. producers. The investigations were initiated after petitions filed by Daikin America, Inc. claimed that these imports are negatively affecting the U.S. industry. The investigation aims to determine if these imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry. Granular PTFE resin is under review, and the department has outlined procedures for submitting comments and information related to these investigations.