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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided not to review an initial determination by an administrative law judge that allowed Cree Lighting to amend its complaint in an ongoing investigation. The complaint concerns alleged patent infringement by RAB Lighting related to light-emitting diode products. As part of the amendment, Cree added one claim to their complaint and withdrew three others. The Commission believes handling all relevant claims in a single investigation is in the public interest.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary decision determining that producers and exporters of thermoformed molded fiber products from China receive governmental subsidies. This investigation covers the entire year of 2023, and interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on this determination. The final decision regarding these subsidies is set to be released by July 21, 2025, and during this investigation, Commerce plans to verify its findings. Additionally, certain companies have not cooperated fully with the investigation, leading to adverse assumptions about them being made by the Commerce Department.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation following a complaint from Wilson Electronics LLC. The complaint alleges that certain companies violated section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing and selling cellular signal boosters and related equipment in the U.S. that infringe on multiple patents held by Wilson Electronics. The investigation will determine if there has been patent infringement and if a U.S. industry is affected. If violations are found, the ITC might issue orders to prevent further importation and sales of these products.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that a complaint was filed by Ericsson Inc. and related companies regarding the alleged infringement of several U.S. patents by Samsung Electronics and its subsidiaries. The complaint claims that certain electronic devices with wireless connectivity, such as mobile phones and smart TVs, are being imported and sold in the U.S., violating the patents. The Commission has decided to investigate these claims to determine if there has indeed been a violation, which could lead to import bans or other legal actions against the respondent companies. This investigation does not involve the Office of Unfair Import Investigations as a party.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that it received a complaint filed by Ericsson Inc. and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson regarding alleged patent infringements related to certain cellular communications systems. The complaint targets several patents and claims that some companies, including Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., have been importing or selling products that violate these patents. The Commission has agreed to investigate these allegations and will determine if any U.S. industries have been affected. If the allegations are proven true, the Commission may issue orders that limit the importation and sale of the offending products.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has decided that Turkey's Digital Services Tax (DST) is unfair and discriminates against U.S. businesses, causing problems for U.S. trade. The tax targets companies based on digital services and revenue criteria, disadvantaging American companies. This conclusion came after an investigation and consultations with Turkey, during which public opinions and expert advice were considered. The USTR plans to take further actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act in response to these findings.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 5, 2024, by Schütz Container Systems, Inc. and Protechna S.A., alleging that imported composite intermediate bulk containers violate multiple U.S. patents. The complaint accuses several Chinese companies of infringing on these patents and requests the Commission to investigate and potentially issue exclusion and cease and desist orders. An investigation has been initiated to look into these claims and whether a relevant industry exists in the U.S. The Commission has also outlined details for the investigation process and response requirements for the accused entities.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation into the Upper Missouri G. & T. Electric Cooperative, Inc., focusing on whether their Formula Rate and Wholesale Power Contracts are unfair or discriminatory. This action is pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act. FERC has set the refund effective date as the date when this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days from the order's issuance date to file a notice if they want to participate in the proceedings, and FERC encourages electronic submissions through their website.

The U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register correcting an error regarding the name of a company involved in an investigation. The company, originally listed as “Asha Spring and Engineering & Spring Company,” was corrected to “Asha Spring and Engineering Company.” This correction is part of the affirmative countervailing duty determination related to overhead door counterbalance torsion springs imported from India. The notice was issued in accordance with various sections of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision that producers and exporters of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China are receiving unfair government subsidies, making these items subject to countervailing duties. The investigation spanned the entire year of 2023 and concluded that critical circumstances exist, impacting certain Chinese producers. Despite the withdrawal of participation from some companies in the investigation, Commerce used facts available to determine subsidy rates. If the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms that these imports are harming U.S. industry, countervailing duties will be imposed.