Key facts
- US Commerce Department released an affirmative preliminary determination in a trade case.
- The determination found that China and Mexico unfairly subsidize their van-type trailer industries.
- Countervailing duties are expected to range from 82.3% to 128.7%.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued an affirmative preliminary determination in an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) trade case. The finding indicates that the governments of China and Mexico unfairly subsidize their respective van-type trailer industries. As a result, Commerce has calculated preliminary countervailing duties that are expected to range between 82.3% and 128.7%. The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition has expressed approval of this preliminary finding.