Dutch Bill Aims to Significantly Modernize and Strengthen Sanctions Enforcement
The Dutch House of Representatives received a proposal for the International Sanctions Measures Act (WIS) on February 19, 2026. The bill would replace the current Sanctions Act (Sanctiewet 1977) and introduce administrative enforcement powers alongside existing criminal penalties for sanctions violations. It also enables government appointment of administrators to direct or replace company management in specific circumstances.
US Steel and USW File Antidumping Petitions Targeting Tin Mill Products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey
Clark Hill LLP published an analysis of antidumping and countervailing duty petitions filed by US Steel Corporation and the United Steelworkers Union with the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission. The petitions seek AD duties on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, and CVD duties on imports from China. Petitioners alleged dumping margins of 202.02% to 1077.08% for China, 152.15% to 160.37% for Taiwan, and 190.95% to 192.91% for Turkey, with countervailing duties alleged above de minimis for China.
US Surtax Remission Order Provides Motor Vehicle Import Relief
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice 26-10 providing information on the United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2026), which grants remission of the 25% surtax imposed on US-origin motor vehicles. The remission applies to eligible importers with specific business numbers listed in the schedule, for vehicles imported between April 9, 2026 and April 8, 2027. Importers must file claims within two years of importation and meet conditions including manufacturing or restarting manufacturing in Canada.
Anti-Dumping Investigation Into Chinese Decorative Plywood
The Canada Border Services Agency initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on April 10, 2026, concerning decorative and other non-structural plywood from China. The investigations follow a complaint by Canadian producers Columbia Forest Products and the Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association. The CBSA will investigate alleged dumping and subsidizing and make preliminary determinations within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply.
PTMEG From China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping Duty Investigations
The US International Trade Commission has instituted antidumping duty investigations Nos. 731-TA-1782-1785 (Preliminary) concerning imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by BASF Corporation. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination within 45 days, by May 26, 2026, and transmit views to Commerce by June 2, 2026.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation on Screen Protectors and Components
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1497 on April 8, 2026, to examine whether screen protectors, application systems, and components imported into the United States violate Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by infringing three U.S. patents owned by Belkin International, Inc. The Commission will investigate claims 1-19 of Patent No. 10,675,817, claims 1-20 of Patent No. 10,782,746, and claims 1-18 of Patent No. 11,772,320, and whether a domestic industry exists as required by statute. Belkin requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order.
Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof - Public Interest Solicitation
The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint filed by Promotion in Motion, Inc. alleging Section 337 violations regarding coated confectionery products. The complaint names four respondents: Cibo Vita, Inc., Cibo Vita Founders, Inc., New Cibo Vita, LLC, and AnaBio Technologies, LTD. The Commission is soliciting public comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint, including effects on public health, competitive conditions, domestic production, and consumers.
USITC Not to Review Determination Granting Motion To Intervene in 337-TA-1482
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review Initial Determination (Order No. 9) granting a motion to intervene filed by C&C North America, Inc. d/b/a Cosentino North America as a respondent in Investigation No. 337-TA-1482. The investigation concerns alleged patent infringement involving certain processed slabs and methods for making same under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Maine Millionaire Tax Would Harm Small Business Competitiveness
The Tax Foundation published analysis of Maine's proposed 9.15 percent top income tax rate on earnings above $1 million, which would raise $74 million annually from approximately 2,631 filers. The analysis warns that the two percentage point surtax on high earners would primarily affect pass-through small business owners, as 70 percent of Maine filers with over $1 million in adjusted gross income report pass-through business income.
Recreational Marijuana Taxes Across US States, 2026
The Tax Foundation published its 2026 analysis of recreational marijuana excise tax rates across US states that have legalized cannabis. The report catalogs state-by-state tax structures including weight-based taxes (e.g., Alaska's $50/oz. mature flowers), ad valorem taxes (e.g., Arizona's 16% on retail sales), and THC-content-based taxes (e.g., Connecticut's $0.00625 per mg THC in plants). Tax structures vary significantly, with some states using hybrid approaches combining multiple tax bases.
Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China
The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration announced preliminary results of the 2024 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture from the People's Republic of China (A-570-890, 91 FR 18825). The notice also includes a partial rescission of the administrative review for certain firms. These preliminary results establish revised dumping margins that will apply to imports of subject merchandise during the review period.
PET Film from Taiwan Final Antidumping Duty Review 2023-2024
The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration published final results of the antidumping duty administrative review covering April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, sheet, and strip from Taiwan (A-583-837). The notice also announces rescission of the review in part for certain exporters or producers. These final results establish the applicable dumping margins that will govern duty assessments on imports of PET film from Taiwan during the review period.
MDI From China Final Affirmative Antidumping Determination
The International Trade Administration issued a final affirmative determination that Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from the People's Republic of China is being sold at less than fair value. The determination covers case A-570-200 and was published in the Federal Register as 91 FR 18820. Importers of MDI from China will be subject to antidumping duty cash deposit requirements as a result of this determination.
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The International Trade Administration published final results of the antidumping duty administrative review for prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Spain covering the 2023-2024 period. The review establishes final assessment rates and cash deposit requirements for exporters of the subject merchandise. Importers of Spanish prestressed steel wire strand must apply the revised duty rates to their entries.
NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska State Waters
NOAA announces intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Alaska state waters. The agency will conduct public scoping meetings to gather input on the scope and content of the environmental analysis. Public comments are due by May 28, 2026.
Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Chinese Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks
The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, has published a notice continuing the antidumping duty order (A-570-941) and countervailing duty order (C-570-942) on certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks from the People's Republic of China. The continuation follows a five-year sunset review finding that termination of the orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies.
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico and Türkiye: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has published a notice continuing the antidumping duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico (A-201-844) and the countervailing duty order from Türkiye (C-489-819). The continuation affects imports of steel rebar subject to duties originally imposed following trade remedy investigations. The notice, published April 13, 2026, maintains existing trade relief measures for domestic steel producers.
Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada - Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
The International Trade Commission published a notice in the Federal Register announcing receipt of a complaint concerning large diameter welded pipe from Canada. The notice solicits public comments on public interest factors related to this antidumping duty matter. Comments are due by May 25, 2026.
24X National Exchange Proposes Rule Change to Amend Limited Liability Agreement Related to Transaction
The SEC published a notice from 24X National Exchange LLC filing a proposed rule change to amend the Limited Liability Agreement of 24X US Holdings LLC related to a transaction. The notice was filed under Release No. 34-105158, File No. SR-24X-2026-10, and spans 4 pages in the Federal Register.