Federal Register #MISC-053

USITC Request for Public Comments on Section 338(g) Implementation

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is soliciting public input to improve its implementation of Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930. - Government Buyer: - United States International Trade Commission (USITC) - Purpose: - Seeking comments and recommendations from interested parties regarding the Commission's statutory obligations under Section 338(g) - Focused on identifying and reporting discriminatory actions by foreign countries that burden U.S. commerce - Aims to enhance methods for gathering information, analyzing foreign conduct, and reporting findings to the President - Scope of Request: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - Request is strictly for information gathering and procedural feedback - Notable Requirements: - Input on the scope of Section 338 - Types of foreign discriminatory conduct - Methods for collecting relevant information - Analysis and reporting practices - Potential barriers to information sharing

Description

The United States International Trade Commission (Commission) is requesting comments from interested persons on how it can best fulfill its statutory obligations under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission seeks information on identifying discriminatory actions by foreign countries against U.S. commerce, methods to obtain relevant information, and how to communicate findings and recommendations to the President. Comments are invited on the scope of Section 338, the types of foreign discriminatory conduct, information gathering processes, analysis, and reporting practices. The deadline for submitting comments is November 9, 2026.

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