Feds Seek Comments on Blocking Cheap Foreign Construction Gear
Published Date: 12/4/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint from Bobcat Company about certain heavy machines like loaders and dozers, claiming Caterpillar is breaking import rules. They’re asking for orders to stop sales and imports during a 60-day review. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to share your thoughts—this could affect big companies and the machines they sell in the U.S.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible 60‑Day Halt on Heavy Equipment Imports
Bobcat filed a complaint on December 2, 2025 asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to issue a limited exclusion order, cease-and-desist orders, and require a bond to block importation and sale of certain skid‑steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, and components during the 60‑day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). If the Commission grants those orders, the named respondent (Caterpillar, Inc.) and others could be stopped from importing or selling the listed machines in the United States during that 60‑day review.
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