In its first week available, the PS2 version of Activision’s X-Men: The Official Game was the #1-rented videogame in the U.S., according to preliminary Home Video Essentials data for the week ended May 21. The Xbox 360 version was #4 and the Xbox version #6. Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts II for PS2 -- the previous week’s #1 title -- slipped to #2 in its 8th week.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued the final results of its antidumping (AD) duty administrative review of certain forged stainless steel flanges from India for the period of February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has made a final affirmative antidumping (AD) duty determination that certain diamond sawblades and parts thereof from Korea are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued the final results of its countervailing (CV) duty administrative review of certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India for the period January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has made a final affirmative antidumping (AD) duty determination that certain diamond sawblades and parts thereof from China are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
During the May 16, 2006 meeting of the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (COAC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Treasury officials discussed a variety of trade issues with COAC, highlights of which are provided below:
On May 18, 2006, the International Trade Administration (ITA) issued a notice amending its final antidumping (AD) duty determination for certain hot-rolled flat-rolled carbon quality steel from Japan for Nippon, as there is now a final and conclusive decision in the court proceeding.
European culture officials this week exchange preliminary views on the EC’s proposal to revamp the TV Without Frontiers (TVWF) directive. At the May 18-19 Education, Youth Affairs & Culture Council meeting, ministers were to receive a report from the Austrian Presidency summarizing delegates’ position on the main issues, the EC said. They include: (1) The overall approach and regulatory structure, including the distinction between linear (TV broadcasts) and nonlinear (on-demand) services. (2) The EC proposal to liberalize advertising restrictions. (3) The Commission’s proposal to regulate product placement at the EU level by allowing it in fiction if consumers receive prior notice -- while banning it in news, current affairs and children’s programs.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued the final results of its antidumping (AD) duty administrative review of carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Canada for the period of November 1, 2003 through October 31, 2004.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has initiated and issued the preliminary results of its antidumping (AD) duty changed circumstances review of stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Korea.