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The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an inquiry to see if standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico, completed in the U.S. using low-carbon steel wire made in Mexico, is bypassing existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders. This investigation responds to requests from several U.S. companies concerned about this matter. The inquiry will look into whether the final assembly or completion process in the U.S. is minor and the impact of this on the product's overall value. The Commerce Department will gather information from producers and exporters in Mexico and issue initial findings within 150 days.

The International Trade Commission has begun reviewing whether to revoke duties on certain magnesia carbon bricks from China and Mexico. This review will determine if removing the duties would harm the U.S. industry. Interested parties must respond by February 3, 2021, providing requested information. The Commission will decide whether to conduct full or expedited reviews based on the adequacy of these responses.

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 Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Mexico sold these products at prices below normal value between September 2018 and August 2019. This determination, part of an administrative review, affects certain companies including Maquilacero S.A. de C.V. and Productos Laminados de Monterrey S.A. de C.V. The Commerce Department invites comments on these preliminary findings before the final results are published. Importers are reminded to comply with requirements regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties.

The Department of Commerce is partially rescinding an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from Mexico. This decision affects the review period from August 1, 2019, to July 31, 2020, due to some parties withdrawing their requests for a review of 12 companies within the required timeframe. As a result, the review will no longer include these 12 companies but will continue for the remaining seven companies. The department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection on how to assess duties for the products involved.

XTS LLC has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for permission to export electricity from the United States to Mexico, as per the Federal Power Act. XTS is a power marketer operating in Texas, and it plans to buy electricity from various suppliers and sell it to customers. The application states that XTS does not own any power generation facilities and will ensure its activities do not affect the reliability of U.S. electric power supplies. People can comment on the application by January 21, 2025, and the Department of Energy will evaluate its environmental impact and the effect on U.S. power supply before making a decision.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that some oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Mexico were sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value. The review period is from May 11, 2022, to October 31, 2023. Commerce is also cancelling an administrative review for the company Siderca because the request for their review was withdrawn by United States Steel Tubular Products, Inc. Interested parties can comment on these preliminary results, and final results are expected within 120 days of publishing these findings.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Mexico are being sold in the U.S. at prices below fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Department has directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits based on estimated dumping margins and has postponed the final determination for up to 135 days. Interested parties are invited to comment on these findings, which aim to protect U.S. industries from unfair trade practices.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated a review under the Tariff Act of 1930 to decide if ending the suspended investigations on sugar imports from Mexico would cause significant harm to U.S. industries. Interested parties are asked to respond to this notice by April 2, 2025, with comments on response adequacy due by May 14, 2025. The review process will evaluate various factors, including the likely effects on domestic markets and industries, and involves input from U.S. sugar producers, importers, and exporters. The USITC emphasizes the importance of receiving accurate information from relevant parties to make informed decisions.

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.