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Final Administrative Determinations

Parties to an Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation have the right to request an administrative review of an initial determination. This is provided for under 19 CFR Part 165, Subpart D. This section sets forth the basic requirements for…

EAPA Consolidated Case 7796: Lollicup USA Inc. (Final Administrative Determination, June 11, 2024)

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EAPA Consolidated Case 7809: Legion Furniture, Inc. (Final Administrative Determination, June 20, 2024)

Accessibility Notice

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EAPA Case 7889: JBS Trading LLC (Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures, August 28, 2024)

EAPA Action: Notice of Initiation and Interim Measures for EAPA Case 7889 – Xanthan Gum from China 

WASHINGTON— On August 28, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued the notice of initiation of investigation and interim measures…

USDA Invests Nearly $121M in Specialty Crops Research and Organic Agriculture Production

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance research and Extension activities that aim to solve key challenges facing specialty crop and organic agriculture producers. The investment includes $70.4 million to support specialty crop production research across the United States and $50.5 million to support farmers and ranchers who grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber and organic products.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $100 Million to Expand Work to Confront the Wildfire Crisis as part of Investing in America Agenda

WASHINGTON, September 10, 2024 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $100 million in 21 new projects to expand work on the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy to reduce the threat of wildfire in high-risk areas across the country.

 Port employers urge ILA to return to contract talks

East and Gulf coast maritime employers laid out their terms for signing a new contract with longshore workers, but they warned the ‘signal’ to strike is clear.

ILA locals prepping for coordinated strike at US East, Gulf coast ports

The International Longshoremen’s Association is starting to coordinate local labor actions as its executive leaders note the ongoing “impasse” in talks with maritime employers.