PRECIOUS METALS | US Launches 337 Investigation Into DRAM Devices, Naming Samsung, Google, Nvidia as Respondents

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) voted on July 15 to institute a 337 investigation into certain dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) devices and downstream products and components (II), with an investigation code of 337-TA-1511. According to Jin10, the probe was initiated on July 16. Named respondents include Samsung Electronics, Google, and Nvidia, among others. The USITC will set the target date for completing the investigation within 45 days after the institution. Unless the U.S. Trade Representative vetoes the decision on policy grounds, any remedial orders issued in the 337 investigation will take effect upon issuance and become final on the 60th day after issuance.