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2026-10248 — Chromium Trioxide From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from India is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers from India might face extra duties soon, but the final decision is delayed to gather more info. These changes could affect prices and trade starting from May 22, 2026.

2026-10344 — Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed certain superabsorbent polymers from South Korea for the year ending November 2024 and found that LG Chem didn’t sell these products at unfairly low prices. This means no extra duties will be charged for now, but the Commerce Department is still open to comments before finalizing. Importers, exporters, and manufacturers should keep an eye on updates as this could affect trade and pricing.

2026-10342 — Unwrought Palladium from the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duy Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided that Russian producers of unwrought palladium are getting unfair government help, so they’re adding extra taxes (countervailing duties) on these imports starting May 22, 2026. This affects companies buying palladium from Russia, making those imports more expensive to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. The move follows a full review of evidence from 2024 and responses from both sides.

2026-10343 — Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Poland: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Okechamp, a Polish mushroom seller, sold preserved mushrooms in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from late 2022 to April 2024. Because of this, certain extra duties will apply to their imports starting May 22, 2026. This decision affects Okechamp and helps protect U.S. mushroom sellers from unfair competition.

2026-10249 — Chromium Trioxide From the Republic of Türkiye: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from Türkiye is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers from Türkiye might face extra duties soon to keep things fair for American businesses. The investigation covers sales from July 2024 to June 2025, and people can still share their thoughts before the final decision.

2026-10051 — Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that two UAE companies sold steel nails in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from May 2023 to April 2024. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to their imports starting May 20, 2026. This means these companies will pay more when selling nails in the U.S., helping American businesses compete fairly.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company asked California’s Water Board for permission to keep their project’s water clean. The Water Board has a set amount of time to say yes or no, or they lose their chance to decide. This keeps things moving smoothly and helps PG&E plan without delays or extra costs.

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The government is looking for people to join the Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC), which helps shape insurance rules. If you’re interested, you can apply once a year to be part of this important group. This is a great chance to have a say in insurance policies that affect lots of people!