Department of Commerce Streamlines Export Controls for Sound Suppressors

Washington, D.C. — Last week, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that, as of November 20, 2026, the export of certain silencers, mufflers, and sound suppressors is subject to BIS’s Export Administration Regulations, rather than the State Departments U.S. Munitions List. This deregulatory action aligns export controls on suppressors with the controls already applied to firearms. 

Under this rule, suppressors will be added to the Commerce Control List (CCL), and BIS will require a license for certain exports, reexports, or in-country transfers of the newly controlled suppressors, including releases of related software and technology to foreign persons. License exceptions currently available for firearms will also be available for suppressors. 

“This deregulatory action on suppressors is a common-sense move that alleviates the compliance burden on America’s proud firearms industry, while continuing to protect national security,” said Jeffrey I. Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. 

For additional information, please see the BIS and Department of State Federal Register notices implementing the regulatory changes described above, which are available online here and here. 

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https://www.bis.gov/press-release/department-commerce-streamlines-export-controls-sound-suppressors

GUIDANCE: Section 338 Additional Duties on Certain Goods of Canada. CSMS # 69606660

he purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the implementation of the July 20, 2026, Presidential Proclamations on Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles.   

On August 18, 2026, the Executive Office of the President issued “Canada; Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties To Offset Discrimination Against U.S. Commerce With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles (Proc. 11056)" to suspend additional duties of 50 percent on certain imported products of Canada, effective August 19, 2026 pursuant to Presidential Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 until 12:01 a.m. eastern time on August 22, 2026. 

GUIDANCE 

This guidance provides instructions for importers, brokers, and filers on filing entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on certain imports from Canada entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on August 22, 2026, as provided in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under headings 9903.03.12–9903.03.16. 

See the attachment for the Chapter 1 to 97 HTSUS classifications, which correspond to each Chapter 99 heading.  See 91 FR 46639, 91 FR 46653, and 91 FR 46663.

Effective with respect to goods from Canada entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on August 22, 2026: Read More→

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Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Egypt and Vietnam.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and Peter-Anthony Pappas voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Bart Thanhauser and David Foley Jr. did not participate in the vote.

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping orders on imports of this product from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Egypt and Vietnam.

The USITC’s public report, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-769-770 and 731-TA-1752-1754 (Final), USITC Publication 5786, September 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available on the USITC website by October 9, 2026.

Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about the investigations can be found at the USITC’s Investigations Database System (IDS).

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0826_69128.htm

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping orders on imports of polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and Japan will remain in place. 

Chairman Brett W.  Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The USITC’s public report, Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1014 and 1016 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 5787, September 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available on the USITC website by October 6, 2026.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

The USITC’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the USITC concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the USITC will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the USITC conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The USITC generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the USITC’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan were instituted on March 2, 2026.

On June 5, 2026, the USITC determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate, and voted for expedited reviews. Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. did not participate in the adequacy votes. 

A record of the USITC’s votes to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Polyvinyl Alcohol from China and Japan; Inv. No. 731-TA-1014 and 1016 (Review 4). 

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0827_69135.htm

USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and The United Arab Emirates

The U.S. International Trade Commission has made affirmative determinations in its preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning Welded Stainless Steel Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Note to users:  This bulletin will be replaced by the news release when the release is available. News releases are generally issued approximately three hours after a Commission vote.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0828_69140.htm

USITC institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California, on July 28, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on August 14, 2026. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic that infringe certain claims of the patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the respondent in this investigation as Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1520), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the USITC. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0828_69139.htm

CPSC Filing Requirements

https://www.cpsc.gov/efiling/importers

https://www.cpsc.gov/eFiling-CPSC-Product-Registry

Information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Related to CPSC’s PGA Message Set (eFiling) Beginning July 8, 2026

Starting July 8, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be implementing its PGA Message Set (eFiling).

This CSMS is being sent by CPSC to clarify that while other Partner Government Agency (PGA) integrations may require that integrated Automated Broker Interface (ABI) software prevent the filing of entries with missing or incomplete data for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes with “MUST” flags, CPSC has chosen not to implement such a requirement. As stated in the final rule and published in guidance on CPSC's website, CPSC is not requesting that CBP reject entries for missing PGA Message Set data.

As such, software providers are not expected to require that filers provide a PGA Message Set for CPSC on any HTS code, regardless of the presence of a CP1 or CP2 flag. In other words, filers are allowed by CPSC regulation to send no CPSC message even if the HTS code is flagged as CP1 or CP2. However, CPSC does encourage the implementation of advisory messages to ensure that filers are aware that PGA data is, or may be, required on their submissions (depending on the HTS code).

For questions, please reach out to CPSC at EFilingSupport@cpsc.gov.

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic devices. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Maxell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan, on July 10, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on July 24, 2026. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile electronic devices that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The amended complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

• Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1516), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0812_69071.htm

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Choline Salts from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of choline salts from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Amy A. Karpel and Peter-Anthony Pappas did not participate in the vote.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of this product from China.

The Commission’s public report, Choline Salts from China; Inv. Nos. 701-TA-798 and 731-TA-1794 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5778, August 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available on the USITC website by September 14, 2026.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0807_69056.htm

USITC Releases Report Evaluating the Effectiveness of Import Relief for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products

USITC Releases Report Evaluating the Effectiveness of Import Relief for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) released a report on August 5, 2026, evaluating the effectiveness of the import relief measures imposed on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) products that became effective on February 7, 2018, and ended on February 6, 2026. 

The report, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Import Relief (Investigation No. TA-201-075 (Evaluation), USITC Publication 5773, August 2026), is available on the USITC website.

Background

Section 204(d) of the Trade Act of 1974 requires the Commission, upon termination of a safeguard measure, to evaluate the effectiveness of the action in facilitating positive adjustment by the domestic industry to import competition, consistent with the reasons set out by the President in a report submitted to the Congress under section 203(b) of the Act. The Commission must submit the report on the evaluation to the President and the Congress no later than 180 days after the day on which the relief action was terminated on February 6, 2026. The report was submitted on August 5, 2026, 180 days after the date of termination. 

The President imposed the measure on certain CSPV products on February 7, 2018, after receiving a USITC determination (under section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974) that CSPV products were being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic industry. The measure was in the form of (a) a tariff-rate quota on imports of CSPV cells not partially or fully assembled into other products and (b) additional duties on imports of CSPV modules that were phased down over a period of four years. See Proclamation 9693 of January 23, 2018. 

On February 4, 2022, the President extended the measure by an additional four years after the USITC determined that action under section 203 of the Trade Act with respect to imports of CSPV products continued to be necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury and that there was evidence that the domestic industry was making a positive adjustment to import competition. See Proclamation 10339.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0806_69053.htm

White House Imposes Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries Ranging from 10-12.5%, Effective July 24

https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/files/Press/Releases/2026/FLIP%20301%20Investigation%20Final%20Action%20FRN%207-23-26%20FINAL.pdf

Section 301 Duties on Certain Products from Brazil

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance regarding the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s action imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports of Brazil, with certain exemptions, under section 301 of the of the Trade Act of 1974, effective July 22, 2026.  See 91 FR 45516. 

GUIDANCE 

This guidance provides instructions for importers, brokers, and filers on submitting entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on articles that are the product of Brazil. 

Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on July 22, 2026: 

9903.05.01:  Except for products described in headings 9903.05.02–9903.05.09, articles the product of Brazil, as provided for in subdivision (a) of U.S. note 50 to subchapter III.  

25% additional ad valorem rate of duty 

Exemptions 

 The following HTSUS headings apply to products that are exempted from the additional 25% ad valorem duty under heading 9903.05.01: 

9903.05.02:   Articles the product of Brazil that (1) were loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to entry into the United States before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on July 22, 2026; and (2) are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before 12:01 a.m. eastern time on July 29, 2026. 

9903.05.03:  Articles the product of Brazil, as provided for in subdivision (a)(ii) of U.S. note 50 to subchapter III.  See attachment for the list of HTSUS classifications specified in this subdivision. Read More→

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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dermatological treatment devices and components thereof II. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Serendia, LLC of Los Angeles, California, on June 22, 2026, and supplemented on July 6 and 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dermatological treatment devices and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• InMode Ltd., Yokneam, Israel

• Invasix Inc., Irvine, California

• BTL Industries, Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts

• BTL Industries Limited, Stevenage, United Kingdom 

• BTL Industries JSC, Sofia, Bulgaria

• BTL Healthcare Technologies A/S, Prague, Czech Republic

• BTL Enterprise Group A/S, Prague, Czech Republic

• BTL Medical Technologies S.R.O., Prague, Czech Republic

• BTL Holding Limited, Limassol, Cyprus 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1515), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0722_68952.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. of Torrance, California, on June 22, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 23, 2026, and July 8, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Mabe, LLC, Shelley, Idaho

• Quanzhou Baby Nice Infant and Child Products Co., Ltd., Quanzhou City, China

• Xiamen Funwhale Technology LLC, Xiamen City, China 

• Xiamen New Baby Products Co., Ltd., Xiamen City, China 

• Koi Trading Services, Diamond Bar, California

• Portier USA, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming

• Ava + Oliver, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii

• Artipoppe B.V., Lexmond, The Netherlands

• Bugaboo Xiamen Industrial Co. Ltd., Xiamen, China

• Bugaboo International B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Bugaboo North America, Inc., New York, New York

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1514), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0722_68948.htm

President Donald J. Trump Imposes Additional Tariffs on Canada

DEFENDING AMERICAN WORKERS AND ENSURING FAIR TRADE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed three Proclamations pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain goods of Canada in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products. By doing so, President Trump is offsetting the burden and disadvantage on U.S. commerce from Canada’s discriminatory treatment of U.S. commerce and is leveling the playing field for crucial American exports—cars, alcohol, and dairy.

• Each Section 338 proclamation imposes a 50% tariff on a different set of Canadian imports, covering products ranging from wine to hockey sticks to cement.

• These Section 338 tariffs apply to all covered goods regardless of whether a good originates under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

• These Section 338 tariffs will not apply to energy, potash, products subject to tariffs under Section 232, and certain other goods, such as fish or critical minerals. 

• The tariffs will take effect 30 days after signing and are designed to offset the burden and disadvantage on U.S. commerce from Canada’s discrimination.

SECURING FAIR TREATMENT FOR AMERICAN EXPORTS: President Trump is taking action to hold Canada accountable for its continued discrimination against and unreasonable and unequal treatment of U.S. commerce that has burdened and disadvantaged hardworking Americans.  

• Section 338 empowers the President to impose tariffs when a country disadvantages U.S. exporters relative to the exports of another country to offset the disadvantage or burden on U.S. commerce.  

• Canada imposes certain tariffs and quotas on cars imported to Canada from the U.S., but not on imports from other countries.  Canada also administers these quotas in a way that compels U.S. auto companies to invest in production in Canada instead of the United States.

  • From April 2025 through March 2026, Canadian imports of U.S. motor vehicles decreased by approximately 22%, or $5.6 billion, compared to the same period in 2024-2025. Exports of motor vehicles from other countries to Canada have increased to meet the demand previously filled by U.S. exports. Read More→

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/07/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-imposes-additional-tariffs-on-canada/

USTR Section 301 Action on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices

July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer is taking final action, at President Trump’s direction, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing a 25% tariff on certain goods of Brazil.  This follows a yearlong investigation by USTR that determined that certain Brazilian measures related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption interference; intellectual property protection; ethanol market access; and illegal deforestation are unreasonable and burden or restrict the commerce of American farmers, workers, innovators, and exporters.  This action comes after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) convened two public hearings, received over 360 public comments, and negotiated intensively with the Government of Brazil to seek resolution of U.S. concerns.

“Safeguarding American economic interests against unfair trade practices is the bedrock of President Trump’s America First policies.  Whether it is punishing U.S. technology companies for refusing to censor political speech, backsliding on anti-corruption enforcement, or allowing Brazilian farmers to exploit illegally logged land to gain an advantage over American farmers, Brazil’s unfair trading practices have prevented U.S. workers and producers from accessing this important market with over 210 million consumers,” said Ambassador Greer.  “Today’s action is necessary to address these unfair trade practices to ensure American workers and companies can compete on a level playing field. Extensive negotiations with Brazil over the past year have not resolved these issues, but we remain open to continuing negotiations with Brazil to bring about long-needed changes to the problems identified in this investigation.”

To view the Federal Register Notice, click here.

Background

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), is designed to address unfair foreign practices affecting U.S. commerce.  Section 301 may be used to respond to unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory foreign government practices that burden or restrict U.S. commerce.  A Section 301(b) investigation examines whether the acts, policies, or practices are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Read More→

https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/july/ustr-section-301-action-brazils-unreasonable-acts-policies-and-practices

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Difluoromethane (R-32) From China

The U.S. International Trade Commission Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on imports of difluoromethane (R-32) from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Amy A. Karpel and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.

The Commission’s public report, Difluoromethane (R-32) from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1472 (Review), USITC Publication 5767, July 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available on the USITC website by August 13, 2026.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires. Read More→ https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0715_68921.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on June 16, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 24 and 25, 2026.  The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon, Republic of Korea 

• Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Plano, Texas 

• Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Plano, Texas 

• Google LLC, Mountain View, California 

• Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California 

• NVIDIA Corp., Santa Clara, California

• Broadcom Inc., Palo Alto, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1511), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0715_68924.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible child highchairs. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Kids2, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12, 2026. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on June 30, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain convertible child highchairs that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Graco Children’s Products Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 

• Newell Brands Distribution LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania 

• Newell Brands Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 

• Newell Brands Canada ULC, Bolton, Canada

• Baby Trend, Inc., Fontana, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1510), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0714_68918.htm