US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-03-31

1) Executive Summary

Two U.S. trade policy developments related to China were published today in the Federal Register. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) received a new Section 337 complaint concerning semiconductor devices, while the Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated a broad set of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) administrative reviews, including multiple AD/CVD orders involving Chinese exports such as frozen warmwater shrimp, aluminum sheet, photovoltaic products, gas-powered pressure washers, and wood mouldings. Key authorities involved are the ITC and the DOC’s International Trade Administration (ITA). The policy tools include Section 337 enforcement and AD/CVD administrative reviews.

2) Updates by Authority

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (USITC)

Semiconductor Devices — Section 337 Investigation (Complaint Receipt and Public Interest Solicitation)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it has received a complaint titled *Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof* (Docket No. 3896), filed by GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. on March 26, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to the importation and sale of certain semiconductor devices and components. Respondents include Tower Semiconductor entities in the United States, Israel, Japan, and Italy. The complainant requests issuance of a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and imposition of a bond during the Presidential review period. The ITC is soliciting public comments on potential effects of the requested remedies on U.S. public health, welfare, competition, production, and consumers.

  • – Authority: U.S. International Trade Commission
  • – Policy Type: ITC 337
  • – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
  • – China Indicator: None
  • – Key Identifiers: Docket No. 3896; Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337)
  • – Key Dates: Complaint filed March 26, 2026; notice published March 31, 2026
  • – Source: Link

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA)

Multiple Products — AD/CVD Administrative Reviews Initiated (Annual Review Initiation Notice)

The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), Enforcement and Compliance Division, announced the initiation of administrative reviews of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders covering numerous countries with February anniversary dates. The notice includes extensive listings for Chinese-origin products under active AD/CVD orders, such as certain frozen warmwater shrimp, common alloy aluminum sheet, crystalline silicon photovoltaic products and cells, gas-powered pressure washers, wood mouldings and millwork, and truck and bus tires. The reviews cover entries during calendar years 2025 and 2026.

Commerce outlines its procedures for respondent selection, separate rate applications in non-market economy proceedings, possible duty absorption reviews, and submission timelines for factual information and extension requests.

  • – Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (Enforcement and Compliance)
  • – Policy Type: AD_CVD
  • – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
  • – China Indicator: Explicit
  • – Key Identifiers: Federal Register Vol. 91, No. 61 (FR Doc. 2026-06127)
  • – Key Dates: Applicable March 31, 2026; review periods vary by product segment
  • – Source: Link

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The ITC initiated a new Section 337 investigation request concerning semiconductor devices filed by GlobalFoundries, with potential import restrictions on named respondents.
  • The ITC invited public comment on the potential impact of proposed Section 337 remedies under Docket No. 3896.
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce started annual administrative reviews of multiple AD/CVD orders, including several involving exports from China across diverse manufacturing sectors.
  • Chinese-origin products named for review include shrimp, aluminum sheet, photovoltaic goods, pressure washers, wood mouldings, and tires.
  • Both updates underscore ongoing trade remedy enforcement under established statutory frameworks—Section 337 for intellectual property–linked investigations and Section 751 for duty orders.

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5) Legal Disclaimer

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