Federal Register #2026-09809

Request for Public Comments on Safeguard Measures for Quartz Surface Product Imports

This opportunity is a request for public comments and participation in a hearing regarding potential safeguard measures for quartz surface products (QSP) imports: - Government buyer: - Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), on behalf of the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) - US International Trade Commission (USITC) is the investigative agency - Purpose: - Seeking input on possible trade remedies for increased QSP imports causing injury to the domestic industry - Remedies may include increased duties, tariff-rate quotas, quantitative restrictions, import licenses, negotiations, or legislative proposals - Participants: - Domestic producers, importers, exporters, and other interested parties are invited to submit comments and evidence - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved - Notable requirements: - Focus is on public engagement and evidence submission regarding trade policy actions affecting QSP imports - Locations: - Office of the United States Trade Representative - Hearing to be held at 1724 F Street NW, Washington, DC (Rooms 1 and 2)

Description

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that quartz surface products (QSP) are being imported into the United States in increased quantities causing serious injury or threat to the domestic industry. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is announcing a process for interested parties to submit views and evidence on the appropriateness of recommended safeguard measures following the USITC's report to the President. USTR also invites participation in a public hearing regarding this matter. Comments and requests to testify must be submitted by June 1, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026, in Washington, DC.

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