Stainless steel sheet and strip are commonly used in a range of applications, including construction, automotive, and aerospace industries. The concern with Chinese imports is that they may be sold at unfairly low prices, which is known as dumping. Additionally, there are concerns that the Chinese government may be providing subsidies to their domestic producers, which is known as countervailing.
The U.S. International Trade Commission is responsible for investigating unfair trade practices and enforcing U.S. trade laws. This preliminary conference is an important step in the investigative process and will provide valuable information to the commission as they consider whether to impose countervailing duties or antidumping measures on Chinese imports of stainless steel sheet and strip.
It is important to note that this conference is not a hearing before the commission, but rather a conference held before the investigative staff in the investigation. The conference will be chaired by the USITC Director of Investigations.
Any media outlets planning to cover the conference should contact Peg O'Laughlin at 202-205-1819 in advance. It is expected that the witness list will be released on March 3, 2016.
The Chinese government has been accused of using a range of unfair trade practices, including dumping and subsidies, to give their domestic producers an advantage in the global marketplace. The U.S. government has been taking steps to address these concerns, including imposing tariffs on Chinese imports in a range of industries.
Stainless steel sheet and strip are important products for a range of U.S. industries, and there is concern that Chinese imports may be harming U.S. producers. This preliminary conference is an important step in determining whether countervailing duties or antidumping measures are necessary to address these concerns.
In conclusion, the preliminary conference on stainless steel sheet and strip from China is an important step in the investigative process into potential countervailing duties and antidumping measures. The conference is open to the media and public and a witness list is expected by March 3, 2016. The U.S. International Trade Commission is responsible for investigating unfair trade practices and enforcing U.S. trade laws, and this conference will provide valuable information to the commission as they consider this case.