U.S. Trade Policy Actions

The FTZ Board has received notification from Corvus Energy USA Ltd. of proposed production activity within Foreign Trade Zone No. 129 in Bellingham, Washington, covering energy storage systems. This notification initiate

Counter Narcotics, Counter Terrorism, Cuba-related, and Iran-related Designations, Issuance of Russia-related General License, Issuance of Associated Frequently Asked Questions

The USITC is soliciting public interest submissions following an ALJ Initial Determination on Violation issued August 14, 2026, in Investigation 337-TA-1429 covering certain wireless communications devices and components

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a Section 337 complaint (Docket No. 3931) concerning Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies, and is soliciting public comments on public interest i

GAO (GAO-26-107385) finds that NNSA is on track to meet national security enriched uranium needs through the 2040s but has not yet reported an estimated $140 billion program cost to Congress as required. On the civilian

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board approved subzone status for Venture Steel, Inc. within FTZ 7 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The approval allows the facility to operate under FTZ procedures, deferring or reducing customs duties o

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board approved subzone status under FTZ No. 163 for Pompina Mayaguez LLC, located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The approval grants the facility access to FTZ customs benefits including duty deferral and

The Congressional Research Service published an In Focus report (IF12958) summarizing USTR's §301 investigation into China's policies targeting the semiconductor industry for dominance, focusing on mature-node (legacy) c

Inspired Ventures LLC filed suit against the United States in the Court of International Trade, resulting in opinion 2026 CIT 100 issued August 20, 2026. Specific claims, commodities, and relief sought are not available

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection questioning the agency's alleged favorable treatment of Dominican corporation sugar imports despite evidence of ongoing fo

Commerce issued a correction to its August 10, 2026 AD/CVD administrative review initiation, adding Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from Malaysia (A-557-819) and Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale

Commerce has extended its deadline to determine whether AD and CVD petitions on certain linear hydraulic cylinders and parts are adequate to initiate investigations. The petitions cover imports from Canada, China, India,

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that light-walled rectangular pipe and tube (LWRPT) from Mexico was sold in the U.S. below normal value during the August 1, 2023-July 31, 2024 period of review. Final dumpi

Commerce has finalized its antidumping duty administrative review for stainless steel flanges from India, finding below-normal-value sales during October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024. The determination under case A-533-877

Commerce and the ITC determined that revoking AD and CVD orders on Chinese large vertical shaft engines (225-999cc) would likely cause continued dumping, subsidization, and material injury to U.S. industry. The orders un

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted Investigation 337-TA-1517 on August 19, 2026, based on a complaint filed by Ayr Energy, Inc. (Mountain View, CA) on July 16, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of Se

The U.S. International Trade Commission issued final affirmative or negative injury determinations in five AD/CVD investigations (701-TA-449, 731-TA-1118 through 1121) covering light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from

The U.S. International Trade Commission issued final affirmative or negative injury determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of silicon metal from Australia and Norway (case numbers 701-TA

The Congressional Research Service updated its comprehensive report on U.S. economic sanctions against Iran (R43311, updated August 2026), covering statutory and executive-order authorities, JCPOA history, and the Trump

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 99 in JBF Bahrain W.L.L. v. United States on August 19, 2026. The case likely concerns antidumping or countervailing duty determinations applicable to Bahrain

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 97 in Natural Resources Defense Council v. Lutnick, naming the Commerce Secretary as respondent in what appears to be a challenge to executive trade measures.

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 98 in Universal Tube & Plastic Industries, Ltd. v. United States, a trade dispute likely contesting AD/CVD determinations on tube or plastic products. Full op

On August 19, 2026, Commerce published amended final results for the CVD administrative review of phosphate fertilizers from Russia (C-821-825, POR Nov. 30, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2021) following the CIT's August 12, 2026 final

The Department of Commerce issued a notice amending its May 2025 procedures for USMCA-qualifying automobile importers to submit U.S.-content documentation under the §232 auto tariff program (Proclamation 10908). The amen

U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a Federal Register notice announcing initial implementation steps for Executive Order 14411 (Strengthening Customs Enforcement). CBP will apply enhanced procedures to verify t

USTR is soliciting public comments and scheduling a hearing to support its annual report to Congress assessing China's adherence to WTO obligations. Submissions will inform USTR's evaluation of China's trade practices ac

International Criminal Court-related Designations, Venezuela-related Designation, Issuance of International Criminal Court-related General License

The USITC issued a determination in the fourth five-year sunset review of the antidumping duty order on hand trucks and certain parts from China under Investigation No. 731-TA-1059. The outcome will determine whether the

The USITC found a violation of Section 337 and issued a General Exclusion Order barring importation of ink cartridges and components infringing five patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 8,764,172, 9,370,934, 11,535,038, 12,240,248,

The USITC declined to review an ALJ initial determination granting an unopposed motion to amend the complaint and terminate certain claims in Investigation No. 337-TA-1490 covering off-road vehicles and components. The i