US Slaps Preliminary Duties on Vietnam's Steel Rebar

2026-20273, Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, In Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Nan Ya Plastics sold PET film from Taiwan at unfairly low prices from July 2024 to June 2025. Meanwhile, Shinkong companies didn’t have any sales to review during this time. This means some antidumping duties might change soon, and companies involved should pay close attention to upcoming updates and deadlines.

2026-20259, Melamine From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on melamine imported from China because removing them could let unfair government help continue. This affects Chinese melamine exporters and U.S. manufacturers like Cornerstone Chemical, who benefit from these protections. The decision takes effect October 2, 2026, keeping the playing field fair and protecting American jobs.

2026-20272, Certain Aluminum Foil From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some aluminum foil makers in Türkiye got unfair government help in 2023. Because of this, extra taxes (called countervailing duties) will apply to their products to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. These new rules started on October 2, 2026, and could affect prices and trade with Türkiye.

2026-20256, Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

The U.S. Department of Commerce is checking if certain aluminum panels made by Shanghai Alumetal in China are sneaking around existing import taxes on aluminum sheets. This means companies importing these panels might face new duties soon, starting October 2, 2026. If they’re found to be dodging the rules, importers could pay more, protecting U.S. aluminum makers from unfair competition.

2026-20258, Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Covered Merchandise Determination and Notice of Amended Covered Merchandise Determination Pursuant to Court Decision; Correction

The U.S. Department of Commerce fixed a mix-up about certain unfinished carbon steel pipe fittings from China. These partly made fittings, even if finished later in Vietnam, are still covered by U.S. trade rules, and the government will pause money processing on past imports of these items. This affects importers and could impact payments and deadlines retroactively.

2026-20269, Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review and Join Annual Inquiry Service List; Note Regarding Format of Review Requests

If you're involved in importing goods under antidumping or countervailing duty orders, now’s your chance to ask the U.S. Department of Commerce to review those orders during their anniversary month. You’ll need to follow new rules on how to submit your review requests, including listing companies alphabetically if you’re asking for multiple reviews. Keep an eye on deadlines and data releases—missing them could mean losing your chance to be heard or affecting money matters.

Previous: 2026-00494, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Egypt: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Egyptian companies making steel rebar are getting unfair government help, which could lead to extra taxes on their products. This affects Egyptian exporters and U.S. buyers, aiming to keep trade fair. The final decision will line up with related antidumping rules, with key deadlines set for early 2026.

Next: 2026-00496, National Council on the Arts 218th Meeting

The National Council on the Arts is holding its 218th meeting on January 22, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m., open to the public via videoconference. This meeting affects artists, arts organizations, and the public interested in arts funding and policies. They’ll discuss agency business, with some private talks if needed, but no new funding changes were announced.