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Federal Register Notices:
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Colombia: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination; Notice of Amended Antidumping Duty Order, in Part
• Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2024
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Difluoromethane (R-32) From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review
• Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From China; Determinations
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Türkiye: Preliminary Results and Rescission, In Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
• Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
• Stationary and Portable Air Compressors From the People's Republic of China, Malaysia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations
• Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of a Trade and Security Agreement Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Difluoromethane (R-32) From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
• Xanthan Gum From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results
• Certain Large Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) From China; Determination
• Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber: Monitoring Developments in the Domestic Industry; Institution and Scheduling Notice for the Subject Investigation
• Certain Medical Imaging Devices; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Chile, the People's Republic of China, India, and Indonesia: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
• Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
• Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the Sultanate of Oman: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Tin Mill Products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey - USITC
The United States 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 tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey.
The Commission’s public report, Tin Mill Products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-792 and 731-TA-1786-1788 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5745, June 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website by June 30, 2026.
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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan - USITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders for crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China and the antidumping duty on Taiwan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China and Taiwan will remain in place.
Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson 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 these five-year (sunset) reviews.
The Commission’s public report, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-511 and 731-TA-1246-1247 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5748, May 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available on the USITC website by July 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 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.
The Commission 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 Commission’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 Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan were instituted on August 1, 2025.
On December 22, 2025, the Commission determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate. Chair Karpel and Commissioner Kearns voted for expedited reviews of both countries; Commissioner Johanson voted for full reviews of both countries.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from China and Taiwan; Inv. No. 701-TA-511 and 731-TA-1246-1247 (Review 2).
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FMC Collects Civil Penalty Payment of $1,900,000 from Shipping Line - FMC
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) investigates potential violations of the Shipping Act and Commission regulations and negotiates settlements and informal compromises of civil penalties in relation to those potential violations. Recently, the Commission completed a compromise agreement recovering $1,900,000 in civil penalties from Maersk A/S (Maersk), a vessel-operating common carrier (VOCC) headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, that operates in the U.S.-foreign trades and globally.
The compromise agreement resolved allegations that Maersk violated the Shipping Act by assessing detention charges pursuant to its service contract and tariffs against third parties who had not consented to be bound by the terms of Maersk’s bills of lading, service contracts, or tariffs. Maersk agreed to terminate this practice and ensure future compliance by amending its U.S. tariff rules to limit the definition of merchant in its bills of lading to shippers, consignees, and persons with a beneficial interest in the cargo as defined by Commission regulations at 46 C.F.R. § 515.2(b). Finally, Maersk agreed that, in addition to paying a civil penalty, it will also issue refunds and waivers to impacted third parties.
Maersk compromised and agreed to the payment of a civil penalty, but did not admit to violations of the Shipping Act or Commission regulations.
Penalty payments are deposited into the U.S. General Fund of the United States. The Federal Maritime Commission receives no portion of these payments.
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CPSC Warns of Generator, Carbon Monoxide and Fire Hazards Ahead of Hurricane Season - CPSC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of America about deadly hazards that often emerge after major storms, including carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from portable generators, fires, gas leaks and electric shock.
“Hurricanes and severe storms can turn deadly long after the wind and rain stop,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Peter Feldman. “Every year, families die from preventable hazards like generator exhaust, gas leaks, fires and electrocution during power outages and cleanup efforts. Americans should prepare now because the safest time to act is before the power goes out.”
Loss of power after storms leads to preventable deaths from improper generator use and other household hazards.
Consumers should prepare before storms arrive by testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, reviewing generator safety instructions, and ensuring emergency supplies include batteries, flashlights and working backup power equipment.
Portable generators are one of the leading causes of post-storm carbon monoxide deaths. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill within minutes, often before victims recognize symptoms.
Loss of Power—Using a Generator Safely
• Never use a portable generator inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds or other enclosed areas, even if doors or windows are open. Generators produce lethal levels of carbon monoxide.
• Operate generators outdoors only, at least 20 feet from homes and buildings, with exhaust directed away from windows, doors and vents.
• Follow manufacturer instructions to reduce shock hazards during wet weather.
• Regularly check and maintain generators to ensure they work properly. Read and follow all labels, instructions and warnings on the generator and in the owner’s manual.
• Look for portable generators that have a carbon monoxide shut-off safety feature. These features automatically shut off generators when dangerous carbon monoxide levels build nearby. Models certified to the latest PGMA G300-2023 and UL 2201-2023 standards include carbon monoxide safety technologies designed to significantly reduce CO poisoning risk.
• UL 2201 certified models have reduced CO emissions in addition to the CO shut-off feature.
Check Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms
• Working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms save lives! Install working CO and smoke alarms (battery-operated or with battery backup) on every level and outside sleeping areas at home. Interconnected alarms are best; when one sounds, they all sound.
• Make sure smoke alarms are installed inside each bedroom.
• Test alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly, and replace batteries, if needed. Never ignore an alarm when it sounds. Get outside immediately. Then call 911.
Dangers with Charcoal and Candles
• Never use charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal in an enclosed space can produce lethal levels of carbon monoxide. Do not cook on a charcoal grill in a garage, even with the garage door open.
• Use caution when burning candles. Use flashlights or battery-operated candles instead. If using candles, do not burn them on or near anything that can catch fire. Never leave burning candles unattended. Extinguish candles when leaving the room and before sleeping.
If Your Home Floods—Dangers with Wet Appliances
• Look for signs that your appliances have gotten wet. Do not touch wet appliances that are still plugged into an electrical source.
• Before using your appliances, have a qualified professional or utility representative inspect the home and replace all gas control valves, electrical wiring, circuit breakers and fuses that have been under water.
Dangers with Gas Leaks:
• If you smell or hear gas leaking, leave your home immediately and contact local gas authorities from outside the home. Do not operate any electronics, such as lights or phones, before leaving.
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FDA Warns Retailers Selling Illegal Tobacco Products That Look Like Everyday Products - FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it issued warning letters to eight retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products, including nicotine pouches and dissolvable tobacco products. The warning letters involve unauthorized tobacco products that have labeling, advertising, and/or design features that cause the products to imitate candy, breath strips, and cough drops. Products that look like everyday items pose dual concerns: They can accidentally be ingested by young children and may appeal to children looking to disguise the nature of the products from parents, teachers, or other adults.
“No tobacco product should look like candy—it’s a blatant ploy to target children and mask the true nature of these products,” said Bret Koplow, Ph.D., J.D., acting director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products. “FDA and its partners are committed to implementing an aggressive enforcement strategy to stop illegal products like these from ending up on shelves or in the hands of kids.”
Example images of the unauthorized products cited in the warning letters compared to other consumer goods on the market include:
See comparisons here