US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-01-09

Executive Summary

This briefing covers seven U.S. government actions relating to China published between January 7–9, 2026. The primary authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA).

All items concern antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings, including final results of sunset reviews, determinations of material injury, and administrative reviews. Key products covered are lightweight thermal paper, thermoformed molded fiber products, light-walled rectangular pipe and tube, xanthan gum, ferrovanadium, and tow-behind lawn groomers.

Updates by Authority

ITC — U.S. International Trade Commission

Lightweight Thermal Paper — AD/CVD (Five-Year Review Determination)

The ITC determined that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on lightweight thermal paper from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry. The Commission’s findings were made under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are contained in Publication 5967 (January 2026).

  • Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126 (Third Review)
  • Determination date: January 6, 2026

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Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products — AD/CVD (Final Determinations)

The ITC found that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam sold at less than fair value and subsidized by both governments. The determinations were made under sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are contained in USITC Publication 5964 (January 2026).

  • Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-739‑740 and 731‑TA‑1716‑1717 (Final)
  • Determination date: January 5, 2026

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DOC / ITA — U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube — CVD (Expedited Third Sunset Review Final Results)

Commerce determined that revocation of the CVD order on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. The final subsidy rates range from 2.20% to 200.58%.

  • Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Investigation: C‑570‑915
  • Effective date: January 9, 2026

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Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube — AD (Expedited Third Sunset Review Final Results)

Commerce concluded that revocation of the AD orders on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from China, Korea, Mexico, and Türkiye would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, with margins up to 255.07% for China.

  • Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Effective date: January 8, 2026

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Xanthan Gum — AD (Preliminary Administrative Review, 2023–2024)

Commerce preliminarily found that reviewed exporters of xanthan gum from China did not sell below normal value during July 2023–June 2024. Deosen Biochemical Ltd. had no shipments, and the review was rescinded in part for CP Kelco (Shandong). Zero margins were calculated for participating firms.

  • Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Investigation ID: A‑570‑985
  • Effective date: January 9, 2026

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Ferrovanadium — AD (Expedited Fourth Sunset Review Final Results)

Commerce determined that revocation of the AD orders on ferrovanadium from South Africa and China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, with margins up to 66.71% for China.

  • Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Effective date: January 8, 2026

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Tow‑Behind Lawn Groomers — AD (Expedited Third Sunset Review Final Results)

Commerce found that revocation of the AD order on tow‑behind lawn groomers and certain parts from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, with margins up to 386.28%.

  • Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Effective date: January 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • Both ITC and Commerce issued final or preliminary decisions sustaining duties on several Chinese-origin products.
  • Sunset reviews reaffirm existing AD or CVD orders for light-walled pipe and tube, ferrovanadium, and lawn groomers.
  • The ITC confirmed that injury would likely continue if AD/CVD orders on lightweight thermal paper were revoked.
  • Commerce’s preliminary review found no dumping for xanthan gum producers during 2023–2024.
  • All cases reference China explicitly as the country of origin, demonstrating continued monitoring of Chinese exports under trade remedy law.

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