ITC - Wind Tower Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders Review
The US International Trade Commission has determined that revoking antidumping and countervailing duty orders on utility scale wind towers from Canada, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of material injury to the US industry. This decision maintains existing trade protections for domestic manufacturers.
FCC Draft Rules for AI Chip Export Controls
The FCC is reportedly drafting new export control regulations for AI chips, which would establish a tiered licensing framework based on computing power. These draft rules signal a significant shift in U.S. strategy for controlling advanced semiconductor technology.
OFAC Authorizes Venezuela Oil and Gas Trade via General Licenses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's OFAC has issued several general licenses expanding authorizations for trade and investment in Venezuela's oil and gas sector. These licenses, issued starting in late January 2026, aim to provide opportunities for U.S. companies while outlining specific limitations and conditions.
ITC Strawberry Imports Ruling, OFAC License, USTR Investigation, FMC Rules
The FCC reported on an ITC ruling finding injury from Mexican strawberry imports and an OFAC general license authorizing certain transactions related to Russian oil. It also noted a USTR investigation and FMC rules concerning ocean carriers.
USTR Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Imports
The USTR has launched Section 301 investigations into 60 major trading partners to determine if they are effectively banning imports of goods produced with forced labor. The investigations aim to assess whether these countries' policies and practices burden U.S. commerce.
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Import Enforcement
The USTR has initiated Section 301 investigations into 59 countries and the EU for failing to effectively prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labor. These investigations could lead to the reimposition of tariffs.
FMC Meeting on Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a reminder regarding a meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022, to discuss the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. The notice was posted on May 10, 2024.
FMC Commission Meeting Announcement
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced a public commission meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube, allowing public access to the proceedings.