ITC determination in AD/CVD investigation finds PET resin imports dumped on U.S. market materially injured domestic producers, paves the way for new tariffs. Meanwhile, build-out of PET production for export stalls. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has...
Split Decision: ITC Offers Choice of Outcomes in Solar Imports Case
The U.S. renewable energy industry awaits a decision in the Section 201 solar imports case that could result in protective tariffs on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules. After agreeing that a surge in solar imports is causing harm to domestic...
U.S. Opens AD/CVD Investigation into PET Resin Imports
Commerce Dept. considers whether imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from five countries harm domestic producers. Canada launches its own inquiry into PET resin imports. The U.S. Commerce Dept. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced October 17 the...
US Solar Companies Seek Relief
Coalition petitions US government for countervailing duties on Chinese imports SolarWorld Industries America, which lays claim to being the largest US domestic producer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic products, is at the head of a seven-member Coalition for...
Plastic Bag Tug of War
First-ever countervailing duty to be imposed on Vietnam The Department of Commerce has issued final determinations of anti-dumping duties to be imposed on plastic grocery bags made in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Polyethylene retail carrier bags — or PRCBs — have...