US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-04-06

1) Executive Summary

This briefing covers seven U.S. trade policy developments published on April 6, 2026. The main authorities involved are the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The policy instruments include antidumping and countervailing duty orders and reviews, and Section 337 investigations. Several events directly reference the People’s Republic of China, including new AD/CVD orders on float glass products and an ITC Section 337 investigation involving Chinese electronics firms.

2) Updates by Authority

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC)

Non-Oriented Electrical Steel — AD/CVD (Expedited Five-Year Reviews)
The ITC announced the scheduling of expedited five-year (“sunset”) reviews to determine whether revocation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan would likely result in continued or recurring material injury to the U.S. industry. The Commission determined that the domestic industry response was adequate but the respondent response inadequate, and therefore is proceeding with expedited reviews.

  • Authority: U.S. International Trade Commission
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Event Type: Expedited Review Scheduling
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-506 and 508, 731-TA-1238–1243 (Second Review)
  • Key Date: March 6, 2026 (determination to expedite); comments due by April 15, 2026
  • Link: Source

Display Devices and Streaming Players (Smart Televisions) — ITC Section 337 (Institution of Investigation)
The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1496 based on a complaint filed March 2, 2026, and supplemented March 17, 2026, by InnoTV Labs, LLC. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act through the importation and sale of certain display devices, streaming players, and components thereof, including smart televisions, that allegedly infringe six U.S. patents. The investigation names Hisense Co., Ltd. and affiliates in China and the United States, as well as Roku, Inc. and associated firms in Shanghai and Shenzhen, among others. The complainant requests limited exclusion and cease‑and‑desist orders.

  • Authority: U.S. International Trade Commission
  • Policy Type: ITC Section 337
  • Event Type: Institution of Investigation
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Investigation No.: 337‑TA‑1496
  • Date Issued: April 1, 2026
  • Link: Source

Ink Cartridges and Components — ITC Section 337 (Request for Public Interest Submissions)
The ITC issued a notice inviting public submissions on the potential public interest effects of remedial orders arising from Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1452 concerning ink cartridges and components thereof. Following a March 24, 2026, summary determination by the Administrative Law Judge finding a violation of Section 337, the Commission seeks comments on whether exclusion orders could affect U.S. health, welfare, competition, production, or consumers. Submissions are due by April 30, 2026.

  • Authority: U.S. International Trade Commission
  • Policy Type: ITC Section 337
  • Event Type: Request for Submissions on Public Interest
  • China Indicator: None specified
  • Key Date: March 24, 2026 (ALJ determination); comments due April 30, 2026
  • Link: Source

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION)

Float Glass Products — Antidumping Duty Order (China)
The Department of Commerce issued the final antidumping duty (AD) order on float glass products from the People’s Republic of China after affirmative final determinations by both Commerce and the ITC. The order covers various types of soda‑lime‑silica float glass. Unliquidated entries from China are subject to AD duties, with initial cash deposit rates including a China‑wide rate of 181.52%.

  • Authority: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Event Type: Final Order Issuance
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Investigation No.: A‑570‑188
  • Effective Date: April 6, 2026
  • Link: Source

Float Glass Products — Countervailing Duty Orders (China and Malaysia)
Commerce issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on float glass products from China and Malaysia following affirmative final findings by Commerce and the ITC that U.S. industries were materially injured by subsidized imports. Individual subsidy rates were published for multiple producers, led by Xinyi Group (Glass) Co., Ltd. at 19.75 percent for China.

  • Authority: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: CVD
  • Event Type: Final Order Issuance
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Investigation Nos.: C‑570‑189 (China), C‑557‑833 (Malaysia)
  • Effective Date: April 6, 2026
  • Link: Source

Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags — Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (China, Preliminary Results)
Commerce preliminarily determined that Crown Polyethylene Products (International) Ltd. is not eligible for a separate rate and will remain part of the China‑wide entity subject to the existing 77.57 percent AD rate. The Department also rescinded the review in part for Dongguan Nozawa Plastics Products Co., Ltd. and United Power Packaging, Ltd., finding no reviewable entries during the August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025 review period.

  • Authority: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Event Type: Preliminary Administrative Review and Partial Rescission
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Review Period: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025
  • Link: Source

Sodium Nitrite — Countervailing Duty Administrative Review (India; Correction Notice)
Commerce issued a correction to its February 24, 2026, notice for the 2022–2023 CVD administrative review of sodium nitrite from India, clarifying a final partial rescission of the review with respect to three Indian producers (Kutch Chemical Industries, Palvi Industries Limited, and Lotus Global Pvt. Ltd.).

  • Authority: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: CVD
  • Event Type: Correction Notice
  • China Indicator: None
  • Review Period: 2022–2023
  • Link: Source

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The ITC opened a new Section 337 investigation into alleged patent infringement involving smart televisions and streaming devices from multiple Chinese and U.S. entities.
  • Float glass imports from China are now subject to both antidumping and countervailing duty orders, following final affirmative determinations by Commerce and the ITC.
  • The ITC is undertaking expedited five-year reviews of non-oriented electrical steel from China and several other countries to determine whether existing trade orders should remain in effect.
  • The Department of Commerce’s preliminary review of polyethylene retail carrier bags reaffirmed the China‑wide rate for certain exporters and rescinded the review for others.
  • Other non-China AD/CVD actions (India sodium nitrite correction, Türkiye rebar review) illustrate ongoing global trade enforcement but are included here for context on process consistency.

4) Full Source Links (Index)

5) Legal Disclaimer

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