U.S. Trade Policy Actions

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

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

The USITC declined to review an ALJ initial determination granting a joint motion to terminate Investigation No. 337-TA-1481 in its entirety based on an arbitration agreement between the parties. The investigation into c

The USITC has issued a revised procedural schedule for final injury investigations (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-781-782 and 731-TA-1767-1769) covering van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China, and Mexico. The revision

Yazaki North America, Inc. has applied for subzone status under Foreign-Trade Zone 16 for its Petoskey, Michigan facility. The designation would allow the automotive components manufacturer to receive preferential custom

The USITC has received a Section 337 complaint (DN 3930) targeting certain DRAM devices, products containing them, and components thereof. The Commission is soliciting public interest comments pursuant to its Rules of Pr

The Foreign Trade Zone Board published a notification of proposed production activity for Coilcraft, Inc. at FTZ 176 in Princeton, Illinois, covering ferrous iron pre-fabrication material. This is a routine administrativ

FDA is soliciting public comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act on information collections associated with its imports program, including electronic import entries. The 60-day comment window provides an opportunity fo

CRS's August 2026 update documents a sharp contraction in bilateral goods trade (U.S. imports from China down 29.7% in 2025, down 23% in H1 2026 YoY) amid escalating tariffs, PRC nontariff retaliation, and contested expo

Commerce finalizes the POR May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025 administrative review of AD order A-570-967, finding all 18 reviewed companies ineligible for separate rates and subject to the China-wide entity rate. This determina

Maxell, Ltd. (Japan) filed a Section 337 complaint alleging infringement of six U.S. patents by imported mobile electronic devices, the USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1516 on August 14, 2026. Maxell seeks a li

The USITC ALJ issued an Initial Determination finding a Section 337 violation and a Recommended Determination on remedy in Investigation No. 337-TA-1439 covering polyvinylidene fluoride resins. The Commission is now soli

Commerce revoked the CVD order on carbazole violet pigment 23 from India and AD orders from China and India effective August 7, 2026, after no domestic party filed a timely notice of intent to participate in the fourth s

The President has issued an annual continuation notice for the national emergency with respect to export control regulations, published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2026 (FR Doc. 2026-16748). This notice preserv

The Department of Commerce published its 2026 Unified Agenda, cataloguing regulatory actions under development or review from November 2025 through October 2026, including pre-rules, proposed rules, and final rules. The

Congress retroactively reauthorized AGOA through December 31, 2026 in February 2026, but the program faces overlapping tariff pressures, a 25% §232 tariff on motor vehicles (hitting South Africa), a 12.5% §301 tariff imp

Soc Trang Seafood Joint Stock Company (STAPIMEX) filed a Rule 56.2 motion for judgment on the agency record at the Court of International Trade on August 14, 2026, contesting a U.S. antidumping duty determination on Viet

Freestyle World, Inc. filed a response opposing or addressing iGlobal Exports LLC's motion to file an amicus curiae brief in a putative class action against U.S. Customs and Border Protection before the Court of Internat

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 95 in Camel Group Co., Ltd. v. United States on August 14, 2026. The case involves a Chinese company challenging a U.S. trade remedy or customs determination

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 96 in a trade dispute brought by Tianjin Magnesium International Co. against the United States. The case likely concerns antidumping or countervailing duty de

The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that producers and exporters of large diameter welded pipe from Greece did not sell subject merchandise below normal value during the period of review May 1, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final results of the antidumping duty administrative review for large power transformers from the Republic of Korea (case A-580-867), covering the period August 1, 2023 through

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued final results of the antidumping duty administrative review for certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires from the People's Republic of China (case A-570-016), covering August

The Bureau of Industry and Security issued a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations to ease national security export controls on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/drones) and associated parts, software, a

The Bureau of Industry and Security reached an administrative enforcement settlement with Plexon, Inc., resolving alleged violations of U.S. export control regulations. Terms of the settlement order were published on Aug

President Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs on imports of drones and their parts and components, citing national security threats to U.S. supply chains. The action targets the drone sector to bolster domestic

President Trump issued a proclamation adjusting imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drones) and UAS components into the United States, following a Secretary of Commerce report transmitted within the prior 90 days.

The United States has announced a successful resolution of a Rapid Response Mechanism labor complaint against Grupo Yazaki, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican auto-parts manufacturer. The outcome indicates workers' rights to free a