Trump proclamation directs Section 232 negotiations on robotics and industrial machinery imports

President Trump issued a proclamation concurring with the Commerce Secretary's Section 232 finding that imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components threaten to impair national security, and directing the Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative to pursue or continue negotiations of agreements with trading partners to address the threat. The proclamation imposes no tariffs, duties, quotas or fees; it states the President may consider alternative remedies in the future, including imposing or modifying tariffs, duties, quotas and fees, depending on the status or outcome of the negotiations. The Secretary and the Trade Representative must provide an update on the negotiations within 180 days of the proclamation's date.

USITC declines to review initial determination amending complaint in semiconductor devices investigation

The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination amending the complaint and notice of investigation in Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof. The notice does not state the products, HTS codes, parties or investigation number covered by the amendment, or any effective date.

USITC declines to review termination of DRAM devices investigation based on settlement

The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination terminating the investigation into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof based on settlement, and the investigation is terminated. The notice does not state the terms of the settlement or the parties involved.

USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into certain vertical power delivery systems

The USITC voted to institute a Section 337 investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-1526, into certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same, based on a complaint filed on behalf of Vicor Corporation of Andover, Massachusetts, on September 9, 2026 and supplemented on September 10, 2026. The complaint alleges infringement of certain patent claims through importation and sale of the products, and Vicor requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

USITC institutes Section 337 investigation of certain mobile electronic devices and components

The USITC voted to institute a Section 337 investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-1525, of certain mobile electronic devices and components thereof, based on a complaint filed September 3, 2026 by trinamiX Sensing LLC of Austin, Texas and trinamiX GmbH of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany and supplemented September 17, 2026. The complaint alleges infringement of certain asserted patent claims through importation, sale for importation and sale after importation, and seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The USITC identified Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California as the respondent and stated it has not yet made any decision on the merits.

White House publishes Federal Register document on super intelligence

USITC receives Section 337 complaint on certain DRAM devices, DN 3939, and seeks public interest comments

The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (IV), DN 3939, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not state the complainant, the respondents, the products' HTS codes, the relief requested or a deadline for comments.

USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into DRAM devices on Netlist complaint

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 11, 2026, as supplemented August 25, 2026, by Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, alleging that certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,025,731, U.S. Patent No. 10,217,523, U.S. Patent No. 12,373,366 and U.S. Patent No. 12,675,407. The complaint also alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established. Netlist requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

USITC institutes Section 337 investigation of certain DRAM devices (337-TA-1523)

The USITC voted to institute a Section 337 investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-1523, into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof (III), based on a complaint filed on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on August 11, 2026, supplemented on August 25, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States and sale of the accused products that infringe certain claims of the asserted patents, and the complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

USITC declines to review ALJ order terminating semiconductor devices investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 77, of the presiding administrative law judge granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement and to limit service of the settlement agreement. The investigation concerns certain foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The notice does not state an effective date or any action for importers.

MOFCOM issues preliminary antidumping determination on dichlorosilane from Japan

MOFCOM adds 20 Japanese entities to watch list for dual-use item exports

MOFCOM Announcement No. 28 of 2025 adds 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd., Terra Drone Corporation and Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, to a watch list for dual-use item exports, effective from the date of publication on June 29, 2026. Exporters may not use general licenses or registration-based export credentials for these entities; single-item license applications must include a risk assessment report and a written commitment that the items will not be used for any purpose that helps enhance Japan's military strength.

Canada amends Export Control List to add five controls on quantum computing and advanced semiconductors

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to exporters No. 1129 that an Order Amending the Export Control List, approved on May 31, 2024, adds five new controls under Item 5506 covering quantum computers able to process quantum information in 34 or more physical qubits, circuits and devices specially designed for them, CryoCMOS integrated circuits operating at 4.5 Kelvin or below, technology for semiconductor devices using GAAFET structures, equipment for isotropic and anisotropic dry etching, and advanced Scanning Electron Microscope equipment. As of July 20, 2024, a permit is required to export these items from Canada, except to the United States.