U.S. Trade Policy Actions

The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint alleging importation of adjustable child carriers infringes U.S. Patent Nos. 10,426,275 and 12,016,470. The USITC has instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1514, co

Serendia, LLC filed a Section 337 complaint alleging imported dermatological treatment devices infringe four U.S. patents (Nos. 9,320,536, 9,775,774, 10,869,812, 12,220,549). The USITC has instituted Investigation No. 33

The USITC received a Section 337 complaint (DN 3926) targeting imports of certain secondary cylindrical batteries, components, and downstream products. The Commission is soliciting public interest comments in advance of

The Export-Import Bank of the United States has received an application for final commitment for a long-term loan or financial guarantee exceeding $100 million under transaction AP300129XX. Public comments will be presen

USTR has published in-quota quantity allocations for FY2027 (October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027) tariff-rate quotas covering raw cane sugar, refined sugar (including specialty sugar), and sugar-containing products. The n

President Trump announced a tariff action aimed at combating forced labor in global supply chains, drawing praise from U.S. steelworkers, manufacturers, and farmers. The specific tariff rates, targeted countries, and HS

Iran-related Designations, Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions, Issuance of Amended Venezuela-related Frequently Asked Question, Publication of Regulatory Amendments

Sila Nanotechnologies and Georgia Tech Research Corporation filed a Section 337 complaint on June 18, 2026, alleging patent infringement (U.S. Patents 11,515,528, 11,715,825, 11,374,215, 11,942,624) by imported anode mat

The Department of State has imposed statutory debarment under the ITAR on individuals convicted of violating or conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act. Debarred persons are prohibited from participating in the

The Department of Commerce (Foreign-Trade Zones Board) published a notification of proposed production activity for Intel Corporation within FTZ 75 in Chandler, Arizona. The application covers semiconductor products, whi

EPA finalized a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) under TSCA requiring importers and manufacturers of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing any designated significant new u

FDA is debarring Francis Esteban Matos for 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States, based on a felony conviction under federal law tied to drug or controlled substance importation. M

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized limited production activity for GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) LLC within FTZ 38 in Greenville, SC. The authorization covers gas turbine manufacturing, allowing duty deferral or

Commerce's FTZ Board has authorized PINNACLEMOD LLC to conduct limited production activity at FTZ 173 in Aberdeen, Washington, covering prefabricated modular steel buildings. The authorization allows duty deferral or red

The FTZ Board authorized SSI Shredding Systems, Inc. to conduct limited production activity-manufacturing industrial shredders and compactors-within Foreign-Trade Zone 45 in Wilsonville and Portland, Oregon. This authori

Learning Resources, Hand2Mind, HMTX Industries, and affiliated flooring companies filed a complaint at the U.S. Court of International Trade on July 24, 2026, challenging U.S. tariff actions. The government's answer is d

Freemen Nutra Group LLC has filed a consent motion to amend its complaint at the U.S. Court of International Trade, with responses due by August 14, 2026. The amendment includes revised Form 11 filings and a redlined ame

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued opinion 2026 CIT 80 in a case brought by Mexican firm Galvasid S.A. de C.V. against the United States. The specific trade remedy or customs dispute at issue is not detailed in

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden issued a statement on July 24, 2026 condemning the latest round of Trump administration tariff measures. The statement signals continued congressional Democratic oppositi

Commerce determined that revoking the countervailing duty order on mattresses from China (C-570-128) would likely cause continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. The order remains in place following this e

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final results of the 2023 countervailing duty administrative review (C-475-819) for certain pasta from Italy, determining countervailable subsidies were provided to Italian prod

Following affirmative sunset review determinations by both Commerce and the ITC, the antidumping duty order on certain crepe paper products from China will remain in effect. Both agencies found that revocation would like

Commerce preliminarily determined that revoking the CVD order on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco (C-714-001) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. This is the first full sunset

The White House issued a presidential memorandum directing USTR to pursue §301 investigations and potential trade actions against 60 economies that have failed to impose or effectively enforce prohibitions on goods produ

Ambassador Greer, acting at President Trump's direction, finalized §301 tariffs on 60 trading partners that failed to prohibit or enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The action follows USTR investigations t

USTR has announced country-specific WTO Tariff-Rate Quota allocations for raw cane sugar, refined sugar, and sugar-containing products effective fiscal year 2027. These allocations govern the volume of sugar imports elig

Ambassador Greer met with Mexican President Sheinbaum in Mexico City for the third bilateral negotiating round of the USMCA Joint Review, covering economic security, labor, agriculture, electronic payment services, steel

Counter Terrorism Designations, Counter Narcotics Designations, Cuba Designations, Belarus-related Designation Removal, Issuance of Cuba-related General Licenses

The USITC has issued a determination in Investigation No. 751-TA-30, a Changed Circumstances Review concerning fresh tomatoes from Mexico. The outcome may affect the continuation or modification of existing trade remedy

The Federal Register document addresses securing U.S. defense supply chains and mandating domestic acquisition of critical materials, likely establishing sourcing requirements or restrictions affecting imports. This acti