Trade & Sanctions

Rescission of Countervailing Duty Review for Chinese Freight Rail Parts

The International Trade Administration (ITA) is rescinding the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from China for the period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. This action is due to a lack of reviewable entries of subject merchandise during the period of review.

Fatty Acids Investigations from Indonesia and Malaysia Initiated

The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated countervailing duty (CVD) and antidumping duty (AD) investigations into imports of fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia. These investigations were initiated based on petitions filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. The investigations cover the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

MARAD Request for Foreign Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade: BLUE STAR

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a foreign vessel, the BLUE STAR, to engage in coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public of the request and the vessel involved.

MARAD Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Coastwise Trade Use

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to allow a foreign-built vessel to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will determine if this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels.

Foreign Vessel Coastwise Trade Request SAPPHIRE Closed

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has closed a request for the use of a foreign vessel, the SAPPHIRE, in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice indicates the closure of the specific request process for this vessel.

MARAD - Foreign Vessel Use Request for Coastwise Trade: BODACIOUS

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a foreign vessel, BODACIOUS, to engage in coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public of the request and provide an opportunity for comment.

MARAD - Foreign Vessel Coastwise Trade Request REELAXIN

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request to allow the foreign vessel REELAXIN to engage in coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public of this request and provide an opportunity for comment.

U.S. Department of State Public Comment Submission

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has provided a portal for the public to submit comments on regulatory documents. This notice directs users to the regulations.gov platform for submitting feedback on proposed and existing regulations.

Comment on State Dept J1 visa eligibility

The Department of State is accepting public comments on a notice regarding J1 visa eligibility. This is an opportunity for interested parties to provide feedback on proposed changes or clarifications to visa requirements.

Comment Period for State Dept JADE Act Questionnaire

The U.S. Department of State is accepting comments on the JADE Act Questionnaire. The comment period is closing tomorrow, indicating a final opportunity for public input on this consultation.