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The United States International Trade Commission has announced the start of investigations to determine if slag pots imported from China are harming the U.S. industry due to being sold at unfairly low prices or because of subsidies from the Chinese government. These investigations were prompted by a petition from WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. filed on December 31, 2024. The Commission must make a preliminary decision by February 14, 2025, and they will then submit their findings to the Department of Commerce. Individuals or parties interested in participating must submit their appearance within seven days of this announcement's publication.

The United States International Trade Commission decided that if they remove tariffs on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from China, it could harm the U.S. industry. This conclusion is based on a five-year review and was finalized on January 3, 2025. The review process started in June 2024 and was expedited in September 2024. Two commissioners did not participate in this decision.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the start of investigations to see if the U.S. industry is harmed by imports of chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. These items might be sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their value due to subsidies from these countries' governments. The Commission will decide by April 14, 2025, whether these imports are causing damage or a threat to U.S. businesses. They will hold a public conference and accept written comments to gather more information on the matter.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started an investigation into antidumping concerns related to methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) imported from China. These imports are believed to be sold below fair market value, potentially harming U.S. industries. The investigation was prompted by a petition from the MDI Fair Trade Coalition and aims to determine if these imports cause material injury to U.S. industry. A preliminary determination must be made by March 31, 2025, with subsequent findings reported to the Department of Commerce by April 7, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a supplemental schedule for ongoing investigations into imports of melamine from India. This schedule follows the Department of Commerce's final affirmative determinations that melamine from India is subject to countervailing and antidumping duties. Interested parties must submit comments on these determinations by February 24, 2025, but cannot include new factual information, and submissions are limited to five pages. All documents related to these investigations must be filed electronically via the USITC's Electronic Document Information System, as no paper filings will be accepted.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) concluded that the U.S. industry is hurt by imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Indonesia, which are sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, and by imports from Ecuador, India, and Vietnam, which are subsidized by their governments. The investigations began on October 25, 2023, based on petitions from the American Shrimp Processors Association. Commerce had preliminarily found that shrimp imports from these countries were either sold unfairly low (Indonesia) or subsidized (Ecuador, India, Vietnam). The ITC completed its determinations on December 12, 2024, as detailed in a publication titled Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-699-700 and 702 and 731-TA-1660 (Final).

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 has determined that imports of chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are causing harm to a U.S. industry because they are being sold at unfairly low prices and are subsidized by the governments of Mexico and Thailand. The Commission is starting the final phase of its investigation into these imports, with a public service list to be prepared for all parties involved. The case was initiated by the U.S. Chassis Manufacturers Coalition, and the Commission released its determinations in April 2025 after holding a public conference in March.

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 United States International Trade Commission is preparing its 2025 report on the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, covering trade in 2023 and 2024. A public hearing for this report is scheduled for February 20, 2025, and will be held at the Commission's building in Washington, DC, with a remote access option via WebEx. Important deadlines include February 5 for requesting to appear at the hearing, and March 13 for submitting all other relevant written documents. These reports assess the impact of the Act on U.S. industries, consumers, and the economies of beneficiary countries.