Belkin International Files Section 337 Complaint Against Importers of Screen Protectors
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-XXXX on April 8, 2026, following a complaint filed by Belkin International, Inc. on March 9, 2026, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act based on patent infringement. The complaint targets importation and sale of certain screen protectors for mobile phones, smartwatches, and tablet computers, as well as application systems, allegedly infringing three patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 10,675,817, 10,782,746, and 11,772,320. Belkin requests issuance of a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order.
Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof, DN 3900 - Section 337 Complaint Notice
The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint filed by Promotion in Motion, Inc. on April 8, 2026, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding certain coated confectionery products. The complaint names four respondents: Cibo Vita, Inc. (Totowa, NJ), Cibo Vita Founders, Inc. (Wilmington, DE), New Cibo Vita, LLC (Wilmington, DE), and AnaBio Technologies, LTD (Ireland). The complainant requests a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and imposition of a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period. The Commission is soliciting public comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.
337-TA-1482 Processed Slabs - Cosentino Motion to Intervene as Respondent Granted
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 9) granting non-party C&C North America, Inc. d/b/a Cosentino North America's motion to intervene as a respondent in Investigation No. 337-TA-1482. The presiding administrative law judge found that all factors under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 24 favor granting Cosentino's intervention, citing its timely filing, interest in the investigation subject matter, and potential exposure to a general exclusion order covering processed slab products. Cosentino's intervention does not delay the target date or procedural schedule.
PTMEG Antidumping Duty Investigations - China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam
The ITC has instituted antidumping duty investigations (Nos. 731-TA-1782-1785) to determine whether imports of PTMEG from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value, causing material injury to the U.S. industry. The investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by BASF Corporation on April 8, 2026. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by May 26, 2026, with views transmitted to Commerce by June 2, 2026.
Ambassador Greer Meets with Blue-Collar Workers and Industry Leaders While Touring Manufacturing Plants Across Michigan and Ohio
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer toured manufacturing plants in Michigan and Ohio including a drone production facility and Whirlpool's Perrysburg plant. The visits highlighted the Trump Administration's tariff program's impact on domestic manufacturing investment, with Whirlpool announcing a $60M expansion adding approximately 150 jobs. The Ambassador met with blue-collar workers, labor unions, and industry leaders to discuss reshoring and wage growth.
Countries Improve Tax Systems Through National Reforms: Key Findings from 2025 Index
Tax Foundation analysis examines the 10-year trajectory of the International Tax Competitiveness Index (2016-2025), identifying Greece (+12), the United States (+10), and Hungary, Canada, and Mexico (+5 each) as the largest overall improvers. The paper argues that national legislative reforms—lower tax penalties on new investment, simpler rate structures, broader consumption taxes, and cleaner cross-border rules—delivered more reliable improvements than multilateral approaches such as the OECD BEPS project and Two-Pillar Solution.