U.S. Trade Policy Actions

The USITC has instituted preliminary antidumping (731-TA-1804) and countervailing duty (701-TA-805) investigations on perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) from India, covering HTS subheading 3904.69.50, alleging below-fair-value

The USITC has scheduled final-phase injury investigations (Nos. 701-TA-789 and 731-TA-1777) on truck bed covers from China under HTS 8708.29.51, following Commerce's preliminary CVD determination. Commerce's LTFV (antidu

Corvus Energy USA Ltd. has withdrawn its notification of proposed production activity under Foreign-Trade Zone 129 in Bellingham, Washington, covering maritime battery equipment. The withdrawal cancels any pending FTZ ma

MARAD has received a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V NOMAD to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The agency is soliciting public comments to assess whethe

MARAD has received a request to authorize the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ELBOW GREASE for use in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The agency is soliciting public comments to asses

MARAD has received a request to permit the foreign-built sailing vessel S/V MYSTIC PEARL to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is soliciting public comments to assess whether app

MARAD is soliciting public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V HAIDA EXPLORER in U.S. coastwise trade under 46 U.S.C. § 12121. The agency must determine whether the waiver would adve

MARAD is seeking public comment on a request to operate the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V NOVA in U.S. coastwise trade, carrying no more than 12 passengers for hire. The determination will assess whether grant

MARAD has received a request to permit the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V SILENT RUNNING to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD is soliciting public comments to assess w

MARAD has received a request to authorize the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V NIT WITS for use in U.S. coastwise trade under 46 U.S.C. § 55103. The agency is soliciting public comments to assess whether granting

MARAD has received a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V RIVER TALES in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The agency is soliciting public comments to assess whether the w

The U.S. Department of Commerce is initiating antidumping and countervailing duty administrative reviews for orders with June anniversary dates, following requests submitted under applicable regulations. These reviews wi

The Department of Commerce initiated countervailing duty investigations (C-533-951, C-489-859) on welded stainless line and pressure pipe from India and Türkiye, published August 10, 2026. Petitioners allege actionable s

The Department of Commerce has initiated less-than-fair-value investigations on welded stainless line and pressure pipe imported from India, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates (case numbers A-533-950, A-489-858, A-520

President Trump held a roundtable with the mining industry announcing over $2 billion in new deals and investments aimed at expanding domestic mining capacity. The initiative targets US supply chain resilience and reduce

Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations, Counter Narcotics Designations Removals, Issuance of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question

The Foreign Trade Zone Board published a notification of proposed production activity for Translucent Solar, LLC at FTZ 21 in Summerville, South Carolina. The activity involves solar modules, a product category subject t

Iranian military action and U.S. countermeasures since February 2026 have severely curtailed commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering global energy market disruptions affecting crude oil, petroleum pr

On August 7, 2026, the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334, 86-11), which would authorize tariffs against Russia and third countries importing specified

Congress repealed Section 321 de minimis treatment for all commercial shipments effective July 1, 2027 (P.L. 119-21), following the Trump Administration's indefinite suspension of de minimis for PRC and Hong Kong imports

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 86 in Kemper AIP Metals, LLC v. United States on August 7, 2026. The case likely involves a trade remedy or customs dispute concerning metal imports, though s

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 87 in Kemper AIP Metals, LLC v. United States, a case involving a metals importer or producer in dispute with the federal government. The specific legal basis

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an opinion in Archroma U.S., Inc. v. Commerce, an appeal likely arising from a Commerce Department trade remedy determination. The case involves a specialty chemic

Sen. Ron Wyden called on the Senate to strip tariff provisions from the Sanctioning Russia Act, signaling Democratic opposition to embedding tariff measures within the sanctions legislation. The remarks indicate a potent

Commerce preliminarily finds that Okechamp S.A. sold preserved mushrooms in the U.S. below normal value during the May 2024-April 2025 review period. Interested parties may submit comments on the preliminary results.

Commerce determined that polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) from Malaysia were not sold below normal value during the August 2023-July 2024 period of review. The zero-margin finding covers AD case A-557-813 and wil

Commerce finalized the 2024-2025 administrative review of the AD order on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China (A-570-886), finding Crown Polyethylene Products (International) Ltd. ineligible for a separate rate a

The Department of Commerce is postponing the preliminary less-than-fair-value determinations in antidumping investigations covering tin mill products from Taiwan (A-583-883) and Türkiye (A-489-857). The postponement exte

Commerce preliminarily finds that Borusan Birleşik Boru Fabrikalari sold circular welded carbon steel standard pipe and tube in the U.S. below normal value during May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025. Interested parties may submit

Commerce initiated the fourth sunset review of the CVD order on carbazole violet pigment 23 (CVP-23) from India on May 1, 2026, no domestic party responded by the deadline. Consistent with Section 751(c)(3)(A) of the Tar