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US Initiates 337 Investigation on DRAM Equipment and Downstream Products and Components (II); Samsung, Google, Nvidia Among Defendants

On July 15, the United States International Trade Commission voted to initiate a 337 investigation into specific dynamic random access memory (DRAM) equipment and its downstream products and components (Investigation Code: 337-TA-1511). The Commission will determine the end date of the investigation within 45 days after the case is filed. Unless vetoed by the U.S. Trade Representative for policy reasons, the relief orders issued by the Commission in 337 cases take effect from the date of issuance and become final 60 days thereafter. (Source: China Trade Remedy Information Network)

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