US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-11

1) Executive Summary

– Today’s brief covers 12 items from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA).

– Actions span Section 337 investigations, antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) administrative and sunset reviews, changed circumstances reviews, a continuation of an AD order, and review rescissions.

– Several notices involve China explicitly (e.g., aluminum extrusions CVD final results, R-32 AD continuation, common alloy aluminum sheet CCRs) alongside multi-country AD/CVD actions and ITC 337 proceedings.

2) Updates by Authority

ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission)

Headline:
Wi‑Fi Routers and Mesh Wi‑Fi Devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
The presiding ALJ issued an Initial Determination on violation and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding in Inv. No. 337-TA-1454. The Commission seeks public interest submissions regarding potential relief (e.g., exclusion and cease and desist orders) should a violation be found. Comments are invited from the public and government agencies only.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1454
– Key dates: ALJ ID and RD issued August 6, 2026; Public interest comments due by September 8, 2026; Notice issued August 7, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-wi-fi-routers-wi-fi-devices-mesh-wi-fi-network-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-request-for-submissions-on-the-public-interest/

Headline:
Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
In Inv. No. 337-TA-1433, the ALJ issued an Initial Determination on violation (July 23, 2026) and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding (August 6, 2026). The Commission requests public interest submissions on recommended relief, including a limited exclusion order for 5–6 years and a cease-and-desist order directed to specified respondents.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1433
– Key dates: ALJ ID July 23, 2026; RD August 6, 2026; Comments due September 8, 2026; Notice issued August 7, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glass-substrates-for-liquid-crystal-displays-products-containing-the-same-and-methods-for-manufacturing-the-same-notice-of-request-for-submissions-on-the-public-interest/

Headline:
Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays (II) — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
The Commission found a violation of Section 337 in Inv. No. 337-TA-1441 and will issue a limited exclusion order covering infringing glass substrates for LCDs (and products/methods as described) and a cease and desist order against TTE Technology, Inc. The Commission set a bond of 0% during Presidential review and terminated the investigation.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1441
– Key dates: Commission vote August 6, 2026; Notice issued August 6, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glass-substrates-for-liquid-crystal-displays-products-containing-the-same-and-methods-for-manufacturing-the-same-ii-notice-of-the-commissions-final-determination-finding-a-violation-of-sec/

Headline:
Child Car Seats — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
In Inv. No. 337-TA-1459, the Commission declined to review the ALJ’s Initial Determination granting a joint motion to terminate based on settlement. The investigation is terminated in its entirety.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1459
– Key dates: Commission vote August 6, 2026; Notice issued August 6, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-child-car-seats-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-investigation-based-on-settlement-termination-of-the-investigation-in-its-entirety/

Headline:
Pre‑Stretched Synthetic Braiding Hair — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
In Inv. No. 337-TA-1457, the Commission reviewed in part, and on review, affirmed in part and took no position in part on the Final ID finding no violation of Section 337. The investigation is terminated with a final finding of no violation.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1457
– Key dates: Commission vote August 6, 2026; Notice issued August 6, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-pre-stretched-synthetic-braiding-hair-and-packaging-thereof-ii-notice-of-the-commissions-determination-to-review-in-part-and-on-review-to-affirm-in-part-and-take-no-position-in-part-on/

Headline:
Mattresses (Various Countries) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the CVD order on mattresses from China and AD orders on mattresses from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The Commission set a schedule for staff reporting and written submissions and extended the review period by up to 90 days due to extraordinary complexity.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Inv. Nos. 701-TA-645; 731-TA-1495, 1497–1501 (Review)
– Key dates: Adequacy determination July 6, 2026; Staff report placement September 22, 2026; Comments due September 29, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/mattresses-from-cambodia-china-malaysia-serbia-thailand-turkey-and-vietnam-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/

DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration)

Headline:
Aluminum Extrusions from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce finalized the 2024 CVD administrative review, finding Chinese producers/exporters received countervailable subsidies. Six non-responsive companies received rates based entirely on adverse facts available (AFA).

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Case No. C-570-968; POR January 1–December 31, 2024
– Final rates (AFA): 164.29% for six named companies; Cash deposit and assessment instructions to follow
– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/aluminum-extrusions-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/

Headline:
Mattresses from Malaysia — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce issued final results of the 2024–2025 AD administrative review, determining sales at less than normal value. The weighted-average dumping margin is 42.92% for the listed companies and non-selected companies receiving a review-specific rate.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Key identifiers: Case No. A-557-818; POR May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025
– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/mattresses-from-malaysia-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

Headline:
Ripe Olives from Spain — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 AD administrative review, finding sales at less than normal value. The final weighted-average dumping margin is 3.54% for Agro Sevilla Aceitunas, S. Coop. And., and for Angel Camacho Alimentacion, S.L.; the review was partially rescinded for one firm.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Key identifiers: Case No. A-469-817; POR August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024
– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/ripe-olives-from-spain-final-results-and-partial-rescission-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/

Headline:
Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet (Multiple Countries including China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce initiated and issued preliminary results of changed circumstances reviews proposing to revoke the AD/CVD orders, in part, with respect to certain aluminum can stock, retroactively for all unliquidated entries. The proposal modifies the aluminum can stock scope exclusion language; interested parties are invited to comment.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Multiple cases including A-570-073; C-570-074 (China) and orders on numerous other countries
– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026; Case briefs due 14 days after publication; Hearing requests due within 14 days

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-bahrain-brazil-croatia-egypt-germany-india-indonesia-italy-oman-romania-serbia-slovenia-south-africa-spain-taiwan-and-th/

Headline:
Multiple AD/CVD Orders (including China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce rescinded various AD/CVD administrative reviews after timely withdrawal of all review requests. The rescissions cover multiple products and countries, including several China AD/CVD orders.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/rescission-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-3/

Headline:
Difluoromethane (R‑32) from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Following Commerce’s and the ITC’s determinations in the first sunset review, Commerce continued the AD order on R‑32 from China. CBP will continue collecting AD cash deposits at existing rates; the continuation is effective August 4, 2026.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Case No. A-570-121
– Key dates: ITC determination published August 4, 2026; Continuation effective August 4, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/difluoromethane-r-32-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order/

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

– ITC advanced multiple Section 337 matters: it issued a final violation determination with LEO/CDO in an LCD glass substrates case, while separately soliciting public interest input on recommended remedies in two investigations (Wi‑Fi devices; glass substrates Inv. 337‑TA‑1433).

– Commerce continued the AD order on difluoromethane (R‑32) from China after the first sunset review, maintaining existing cash deposit collection.

– Commerce finalized a 2024 CVD review on aluminum extrusions from China with adverse facts available rates for six firms and completed AD reviews on mattresses from Malaysia and ripe olives from Spain.

– Commerce initiated and preliminarily granted changed circumstances reviews to revoke, in part, common alloy aluminum sheet AD/CVD orders (including China) for specified aluminum can stock, with retroactive application proposed and comments invited.

– The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews on mattresses (including China’s CVD order), and Commerce rescinded several AD/CVD administrative reviews across multiple products and countries after withdrawals.

4) Full Source Links (Index)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-wi-fi-routers-wi-fi-devices-mesh-wi-fi-network-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-request-for-submissions-on-the-public-interest/ (Wi‑Fi routers — 337 public interest)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glass-substrates-for-liquid-crystal-displays-products-containing-the-same-and-methods-for-manufacturing-the-same-notice-of-request-for-submissions-on-the-public-interest/ (Glass substrates — 337 public interest)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glass-substrates-for-liquid-crystal-displays-products-containing-the-same-and-methods-for-manufacturing-the-same-ii-notice-of-the-commissions-final-determination-finding-a-violation-of-sec/ (Glass substrates II — 337 final)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-child-car-seats-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-investigation-based-on-settlement-termination-of-the-investigation-in-its-entirety/ (Child car seats — 337 termination)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-pre-stretched-synthetic-braiding-hair-and-packaging-thereof-ii-notice-of-the-commissions-determination-to-review-in-part-and-on-review-to-affirm-in-part-and-take-no-position-in-part-on/ (Braiding hair — 337 no violation)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/mattresses-from-cambodia-china-malaysia-serbia-thailand-turkey-and-vietnam-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ (Mattresses — ITC expedited five-year reviews)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/aluminum-extrusions-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ (Aluminum extrusions — China CVD final)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/mattresses-from-malaysia-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Mattresses — Malaysia AD final)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/ripe-olives-from-spain-final-results-and-partial-rescission-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Ripe olives — Spain AD final)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-bahrain-brazil-croatia-egypt-germany-india-indonesia-italy-oman-romania-serbia-slovenia-south-africa-spain-taiwan-and-th/ (Common alloy aluminum sheet — CCRs prelim revoke in part)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/rescission-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-3/ (AD/CVD administrative reviews — rescissions)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/difluoromethane-r-32-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order/ (R‑32 — AD order continuation)

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