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EU Imposes 122.8% Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Phosphorous Acid

The European Commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of 122.8% on imports of phosphorous acid from China. This action follows an investigation that found dumped imports were causing injury to EU industry. The measure aims to level the playing field for EU producers.

ITC Issues Civil Penalties for Chocolate Milk Powder Violations

The U.S. International Trade Commission has imposed civil penalties totaling $5.3 million against four companies for violating cease and desist orders related to chocolate milk powder imports. The enforcement proceeding has been terminated.

USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labor Imports

The USTR has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 trade partners regarding their failure to prohibit imports of goods produced with forced labor. These investigations could lead to tariffs and other trade restrictions if violations are found.

ITC Imposes $1.8M Civil Penalties for CDO Violations

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has imposed $1.8 million in civil penalties against parties found to have violated Commission Determined Orders (CDOs) related to certain chocolate milk powder and packaging. This action terminates an enforcement proceeding.

OFAC Settlement with TradeStation Securities, Inc.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a settlement with TradeStation Securities, Inc. for $1,110,661 to resolve 481 apparent sanctions violations related to services provided to individuals in Iran, Syria, and Crimea. The settlement reflects the non-egregious nature of the violations and voluntary self-disclosure.

Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Investigations on Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India. Alleged dumping margins range from 38.33% to 146.72% for China and 42.59% to 73.40% for India, with subsidy rates above de minimis for both countries.

NIH Research Misconduct Findings Against Daniel Andrade

The NIH has issued findings of research misconduct against Daniel Andrade, Ph.D., for falsifying and fabricating data in grant applications for PHS funds. Administrative actions, including a three-year period of supervision, have been implemented.

Colombia Revokes Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Frozen Fries

Colombia has revoked anti-dumping duties on EU frozen fries, resolving a six-year WTO dispute. The duties, valued at approximately €19.3 million annually, were initially imposed in 2018 and found to be WTO-inconsistent. This resolution marks a significant success for the WTO's Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement.

CBSA Initiates Investigations into Unarmoured Building Cables Dumping

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of unarmoured building cables originating from China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by PTI Cables Inc. Preliminary decisions are expected within 90 days, with potential for provisional duties.

CBSA Preliminary Determinations on Dumping and Subsidizing of Fiber Tableware from China

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing for thermoformed molded fiber tableware originating from China. Provisional duties have been imposed on affected imports.