Trade & Sanctions

Pasta from Italy - Dumping Margin Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain pasta from Italy was sold in the United States at less than normal value during the review period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Final dumping margins have been established for specific producers and non-selected companies.

Antidumping Review: Pentafluoroethane from China

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final results for the antidumping review of pentafluoroethane (R-125) from China. Exporter Zhejiang Sanmei Ind. Co., Ltd. sold the product at less than normal value. Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd. remains part of the China-wide entity.

Vietnam Oil Country Tubular Goods: Antidumping Duty Review Preliminary Results

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and/or exporters of Vietnamese oil country tubular goods sold merchandise at less than normal value during the review period. The review is being rescinded in part for two companies, and interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.

Steel Fencing from China: Countervailing Duty Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of temporary steel fencing from China. This final determination establishes the imposition of countervailing duties on these imports.

Steel Fencing from China: Sales at Less Than Fair Value

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that temporary steel fencing from China is being sold in the United States at less than fair value. This final determination establishes antidumping duties on these imports, effective March 16, 2026.

Antidumping Duty Order Continuation: Tow-Behind Lawn Groomers from China

The U.S. Department of Commerce is continuing the antidumping duty order on tow-behind lawn groomers from China. This decision follows determinations by Commerce and the International Trade Commission that revoking the order would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to the U.S. industry.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Turkiye CVD Order Review

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Türkiye would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. This decision is based on the second sunset review of the order, which will remain in effect.

UKRI Funding for PET Imaging Data Platform

UKRI is offering £4.7 million in grant funding for the establishment of a National PET Imaging Platform Data Platform. The opportunity is open to eligible UK research organizations invited to apply, with applications opening on April 1, 2026, and closing on June 17, 2026.

AI Humanities Sandpits Funding Opportunity

UKRI has announced a new funding opportunity for AI humanities sandpits, with a total fund of £1,160,000. The opportunity is invite-only and requires attendance at a prior workshop. Applications open on May 5, 2026, and close on May 28, 2026.

NIH Request for Information on Strategic Plan Framework

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on the framework for its upcoming NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on proposed research priorities and goals.