The U.S. International Trade Commission received nine requests for trade violation investigations in August, though none were for antidumping cases for the first time since January. The U.S. Trade Representative has also requested a review of restrictions by other countries on U.S. exports of agricultural products. It is concerned about rules on minimal residual levels of fertilizers and pesticides (MRL) with an initial review due by Apr. 2020. The MRL investigation, and resulting tariffs or other actions, may be a tool for the Trump administration’s trade negotiations with the ...