US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-22

1) Executive Summary

– Today’s briefing covers 2 events. The main authorities involved are the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (referenced). The primary policy instruments are antidumping and countervailing duties, including an administrative review and a five-year (sunset) continuation of orders. Both actions were published in the Federal Register on October 22, 2026.

2) Updates by Authority

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

– Headline:
Welded stainless pressure pipe from India — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce finalized the antidumping duty administrative review of welded stainless pressure pipe from India for the period November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024. Commerce determined that Suncity Metals and Tubes Private Limited made sales at less than normal value and assigned a weighted-average dumping margin. The notice is applicable October 22, 2026.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Investigation No.: A-533-867
– FR Doc No.: 2026-21624
– Period of Review: November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024
– Final Margin: 0.74% for Suncity Metals and Tubes Private Limited
– Publication: Federal Register, 91 FR 66679–66681 (October 22, 2026)
– Applicable Date: October 22, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-pressure-pipe-from-india-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/

– Headline:
Certain oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Ukraine — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce published a notice of continuation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain oil country tubular goods from India, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Türkiye, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Ukraine. The continuation follows Commerce and ITC determinations that revocation would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury. The continuation is effective September 29, 2026.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Investigation Nos.: A-489-816, A-533-857, A-552-817, A-580-870, A-823-815, C-489-817, C-533-858
– FR Doc No.: 2026-21530
– Applicable Date: September 29, 2026
– ITC Determination: 91 FR 61439 (September 29, 2026)
– Publication: Federal Register, 91 FR 66681–66682 (October 22, 2026)

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-india-the-republic-of-korea-the-republic-of-turkiye-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-and-ukraine-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-orders-and-countervailing/

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

– Commerce finalized an antidumping administrative review for welded stainless pressure pipe from India, assigning a 0.74% margin to Suncity Metals and Tubes Private Limited.

– Commerce continued the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Ukraine, effective September 29, 2026.

– The OCTG continuation followed ITC determinations that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury.

– Both actions were published in the Federal Register on October 22, 2026, and involve AD/CVD enforcement by Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance.

4) Full Source Links (Index)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-pressure-pipe-from-india-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Welded stainless pressure pipe — final AD review)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-india-the-republic-of-korea-the-republic-of-turkiye-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-and-ukraine-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-orders-and-countervailing/ (OCTG — continuation of AD/CVD orders)

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