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China: Polysilicon firms' calls for US anti-dumping probe meet resistance

15/02/2012

Chinese polysilicon manufacturers are confident that their calls for a "reverse" anti-dumping investigation into US makers of the material will be heard, despite opposition from downstream industries and a Ministry of Commerce that is afraid of prompting further trade disputes with the United States, reports the Chinese-language Economic Observer.

South Africa: Keeping cheap Brazilian chicks in line with duties

15/02/2012

The South African government is slapping additional duties of 6%-63% on Brazilian exporters of chicken into the Southern African Customs Union market — but insists this will not push up prices.

India launches WTO cotton complaint against Turkey

15/02/2012

India has launched a trade complaint against Turkey's policies on imports of cotton yarn, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on its website on Tuesday.

European Union May Raise Tariffs on Chinese Warehouse Trucks

15/02/2012

The European Union threatened to raise tariffs on warehouse trucks from China, saying current levies as high as 46.7 percent may offer inadequate protection for EU producers.

EU Hits Indian Screw Makers With Duties to Counter Subsidies

15/02/2012

The European Union imposed tariffs as high as 16.5 percent on screws and bolts from India, saying EU producers have been hurt by Indian subsidies.

Australia Ends Anti-Dumping Probe on Chinese Cables

14/02/2012

On Feb. 6, 2012, the Australian Customs & Border Protection Service announced its decision to stop the anti-dumping (AD) probe on China-made electric cables, which launched on Sept. 9, 2011, because of no dumping found through its investigation.

India: Anti-dumping duty on Chinese fragrance chemical

14/02/2012

The Finance Ministry has imposed anti-dumping duty on Chinese import of a chemical used in preparation of fragrance compounds, with a view to protect domestic industry from the cheap shipments.

Whirlpool Hurt by Korean, Mexican Washer Imports, Panel Says

14/02/2012

Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) is being harmed by imports of large, residential washing machines made in South Korea and Mexico, a U.S. panel ruled in the first step toward imposing tariffs on the products.