Trade Defense

US Commerce Finalises Antidumping Review of Citric Acid From Colombia

On 08 April 2026, the US Department of Commerce published the final results of its 2023–2024 antidumping administrative review on citric acid and certain citrate salts from Colombia, setting a 4.69% dumping margin for Sucroal S.A. and confirming that its US sales were made at less than normal value.[^1^](https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06784.pdf) These results trigger importer-specific duty assessments on past entries and establish a new 4.69% cash deposit rate for future imports from Sucroal S.A., tightening trade compliance requirements and potentially increasing landed costs for US buyers of Colombian citric acid.[^1^](https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06784.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 13:12public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States

USITC Issues Preliminary Injury Determinations on Fatty Acid Imports From Indonesia and Malaysia

In April 2026, the US International Trade Commission issued preliminary determinations that US fatty acid producers are materially injured by allegedly dumped and subsidised imports from Indonesia and Malaysia, moving these trade cases into a final investigative phase.[^1^](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-08/pdf/2026-06741.pdf) For importers and downstream users of fatty acids under the listed HTSUS subheadings, this raises the risk of future US antidumping and countervailing duties that could increase input costs and disrupt established supply chains.[^1^](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-08/pdf/2026-06741.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 13:08govinfo.govUnited StatesIndonesiaMalaysia

US Commerce Corrects Final CVD Review Results for Sodium Nitrite From India, Clarifying Partial Rescission

The US Department of Commerce has corrected the final results of the 2022–2023 countervailing duty review for sodium nitrite from India to include a partial rescission for specific exporters. This adjustment clarifies the trade defense landscape, ensuring that companies with no reviewable entries are correctly excluded from the administrative review's scope and associated duty adjustments.

6 Apr 2026, 19:44federalregister.govUnited States

US Proclamation Increases Full-Value Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports

The US has significantly expanded Section 232 national security tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper, applying rates up to 50% to the full customs value of imports effective April 6, 2026. Manufacturers must brace for substantial cost increases and heightened supply chain transparency requirements, as the regime now targets a broader range of derivative products and mandates rigorous origin tracking.

6 Apr 2026, 18:29whitehouse.govUnited States

UK Government Limits Tariff-Free Steel Import Quotas From 1 July 2026

The UK will significantly restrict tariff-free steel imports from July 2026, reducing existing quota volumes by 60% and imposing a 50% tariff on over-quota shipments. Businesses must prepare for increased supply chain costs and tighter procurement windows for imported steel products as the government prioritizes domestic production capacity.

6 Apr 2026, 16:24gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US ITC Issues Negative Final Injury Determination on Active Anode Material From China

The US International Trade Commission issued a negative final injury determination on Chinese active anode material imports in April 2026, concluding its trade investigations. This ruling prevents the imposition of new antidumping and countervailing duties, ensuring continued market access and price stability for battery supply chains reliant on these materials.

6 Apr 2026, 16:08govinfo.govUnited States

USITC Schedules Final Phase of AD/CVD Investigations on L-Lysine From China

The USITC has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into Chinese animal feed-grade L-lysine, with a hearing set for July 2026. Importers and downstream users should prepare for potential duty orders that could significantly increase the cost of lysine-based feed additives and disrupt existing supply chains.

6 Apr 2026, 16:06federalregister.govUnited States

US Commerce Invites AD/CVD Review Requests for April-Anniversary Orders Including R-134a, Activated Carbon and Phosphate Fertilizers

The US Department of Commerce has opened the window for requesting administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders with April anniversaries, including those for R-134a, activated carbon, and phosphate fertilizers. Impacted importers and producers must file requests by April 30, 2026, to potentially adjust duty rates; failure to act will result in the automatic assessment of duties at current cash-deposit rates.

5 Apr 2026, 19:20federalregister.govUnited States

US Commerce Issues Preliminary Antidumping Determination on Oleoresin Paprika From India

US Commerce issued a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination on Indian oleoresin paprika imports, initiating suspension of liquidation as of April 2, 2026. Although initial cash deposit rates are 0.00%, the identified dumping margins of up to 5.66% signal potential long-term tariff risks for food and beverage supply chains.

5 Apr 2026, 19:20federalregister.govUnited StatesIndia

US Commerce Schedules 4th Sunset Review of Antidumping Order on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From China (A-570-892)

The US Department of Commerce has scheduled the fourth sunset review of antidumping duties on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from China for initiation in May 2026. Importers and manufacturers should prepare for potential shifts in trade costs and ensure timely participation in the review process to protect market access or domestic interests.

5 Apr 2026, 05:33federalregister.govUnited States

UK TRA Updates Import Trends Monitor With Data To 31 January 2026

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has updated its Import Trends Monitor with data through January 2026, highlighting statistically significant surges in import volumes and price volatility. Stakeholders should evaluate flagged commodity codes to anticipate potential trade defense investigations that could lead to new tariffs or import restrictions.

4 Apr 2026, 11:51assets.publishing.service.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US Commerce Amends Antidumping Review Results for Granular PTFE Resin From India (2023–2024)

The US Department of Commerce has revised the antidumping duty margin for granular PTFE resin from India to 1.80% for a major producer, effective April 2, 2026. Importers must adjust cash-deposit rates and financial planning for future entries while preparing for the liquidation of past entries at the corrected rate.

4 Apr 2026, 11:49federalregister.govUnited States

US Commerce Issues Final Antidumping Duty Review Results for 1,1,1,2‑Tetrafluoroethane (R‑134a) From China (2023–2024)

The US Department of Commerce has finalized antidumping duty review results for R-134a imports from China, confirming significant dumping margins of up to 173.90% effective April 2026. Businesses must adjust financial planning for high cash deposit requirements and ensure rigorous duty reimbursement certifications to mitigate substantial trade-related cost risks.

4 Apr 2026, 11:49federalregister.govUnited States

Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From India: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023–2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce has lowered the antidumping duty margin for granular PTFE resin from a major Indian producer to 1.80%, effective April 2, 2026. Affected importers should immediately update duty calculations and cash deposit rates to capture these cost savings and ensure compliance with the revised trade enforcement instructions.

4 Apr 2026, 11:05govinfo.govUnited States

US Commerce Schedules Fourth Sunset Review of Countervailing Duty Order on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India (C-533-839)

The US Department of Commerce will initiate a sunset review in May 2026 to determine whether to extend countervailing duties on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from India. Companies should evaluate the risk of continued trade duties on supply chain costs and prepare for the formal participation window to protect market interests.

3 Apr 2026, 18:40federalregister.govUnited States

European Parliament Publishes Study On Chinese Industrial Overcapacity In Key Green-Tech Sectors

The European Parliament released a strategic study on Chinese industrial overcapacity across the battery, hydrogen, semiconductor, and robotics sectors. Businesses should prepare for increased trade-defense actions and a more protectionist EU industrial policy aimed at securing domestic green-tech supply chains.

2 Apr 2026, 17:46europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

UK Trade Remedies Notice 2026/16 Requires Registration of Imports of Boom Lifts from China

The UK has mandated the registration of boom lift imports from China as of April 1, 2026, pending the outcome of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations. Importers face significant financial risk from potential retroactive duties, necessitating an immediate review of pricing strategies and supply chain contracts.

2 Apr 2026, 10:18gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Updates Steel Safeguard Tariff-Rate Quotas for Categories 4 and 12A

The UK has updated its steel safeguard tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for April–June 2026, narrowing the scope for alloy merchant bars while bringing Turkish metallic coated sheet under country-specific quotas. Businesses should immediately review commodity codes and origin sources to mitigate the risk of 25% out-of-quota duties on affected steel imports.

2 Apr 2026, 10:16gov.ukUnited Kingdom

U.S. Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Administrative Reviews Covering Sodium Nitrite and Other Products

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders for various products, including sodium nitrite from India, with final results expected by February 2027. Affected importers and manufacturers must meet strict procedural deadlines in Q2 2026 to contest or preserve duty rates, directly impacting supply chain costs and market competitiveness.

2 Apr 2026, 09:33federalregister.govUnited States

China MOFCOM Launches Two Trade Barrier Investigations Into US Supply-Chain And Green-Product Measures

China's Ministry of Commerce has launched two trade-barrier investigations into US supply chain and green-product measures as of March 2026. This retaliatory move signals escalating trade tensions that could lead to Chinese countermeasures affecting high-tech exports, green energy investments, and global supply chain stability.

31 Mar 2026, 21:29mofcom.gov.cnChinaUnited States