Court Orders Retry on Chinese Rail Parts Trade Ruling

2026-17046, Certain Wireless Communications Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

Notice is hereby given that on August 14, 2026, the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public and interested government agencies only.

2026-17011, Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies, DN 3931; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

2026-16848, Silicon Metal From Australia and Norway; Determinations

2026-16905, Certain Transformers and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

A company called Ayr Energy says some transformers and their parts imported into the U.S. are using stolen secrets and fake branding, which could hurt American businesses. The U.S. International Trade Commission is now investigating and might stop these products from being sold here. This could lead to new rules and orders soon, affecting companies selling these transformers and possibly changing what’s on store shelves.

2026-16811, Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof II; Notice of a Commission Determination Finding a Violation Under Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to find a violation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and to issue a general exclusion order ("GEO") prohibiting the importation of products that infringe claims 1 and 7 of each of the following patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 8,764,172 ("the '172 patent"); 9,370,934 ("the '934 patent"); 11,535,038 ("the '038 patent"); 12,240,248 ("the '248 patent"); and 12,240,249 ("the '249 patent"); and cease and desist orders ("CDOs") against respondents Mountain Peak, Inc. and Straightouttaink, LP. The investigation is terminated.

2026-16816, Hand Trucks and Certain Parts Thereof From China; Determination

Previous: 2025-22407, Certain Video Game Consoles, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission has ended its investigation into certain video game consoles, routers, and parts after the companies involved reached a settlement. This means Sony and others won’t face further legal trouble over the patent claims, and the case is officially closed. No money penalties or import bans will happen now, so everyone can keep playing and connecting without interruption.

Next: 2025-22409, Future of the HECM and HMBS Programs and Opportunities for Innovation in Accessing Home Equity; Re-Opening the Public Comment Period

HUD is reopening the comment period until January 5, 2026, to hear more ideas on improving programs that help seniors tap into their home equity. These changes could make it easier and smarter for older homeowners to access money from their homes. If you’re a senior homeowner or work with them, now’s your chance to share thoughts that might shape the future of these important mortgage programs.