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USITC Proposes Rule Amendments for Section 337 Investigations Disclosure Requirements

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is proposing amendments to its procedural rules for section 337 adjudication and enforcement: - The amendments focus on increasing transparency in section 337 investigations and related proceedings - All parties and intervenors (including complainants, respondents, and petitioners) must disclose entities with ownership or financial interests in the investigation - Disclosure statements must be filed concurrently with relevant submissions - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, products, or purchase quantities are specified - The changes are strictly procedural and do not impact acquisition or contracting activities

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The United States International Trade Commission proposes to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure concerning section 337 adjudication and enforcement. The amendments aim to require disclosure of information by parties and intervenors in section 337 investigations and ancillary proceedings regarding entities with ownership or financial interest in the investigation. The proposed rule changes include requirements for complainants, respondents, petitioners, and other parties to file separate disclosure statements concurrently with their filings. Public comments on the proposed amendments must be received by June 29, 2026.

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