This Morning in Metals: Chinese Aluminum Foil Maker Sues Over U.S. Duties
This morning in metals news, a Chinese company that makes aluminum foil is suing the U.S. over anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed on the product, Japan is concerned about a rise in Chinese steel exports and President Trump throws another supporting tweet behind his tariffs.
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Chinese Company Strikes Back at Anti-Dumping, Countervailing Duties
The subsidiary of Chinese company Shantou Wanshun Package Material Stock Co is suing the U.S. over anti-dumping and countervailing subsidy duties imposed on aluminum foil, Reuters reported.
The subsidiary, Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials, was subjected to a countervailing duty of 17.14% and an anti-dumping duty of 37.99% earlier this year, according to the report.
Eyes on Chinese Steel Exports
Japan’s Iron and Steel Federation is keeping tabs on Chinese steel exports levels, particularly as U.S.-China trade relations deteriorate and, thus, could have a significant impact on the Chinese economy and steel demand within China.
“Our biggest worry is a scenario that the U.S.-China trade wars would dent China’s local demand, leading to a surge in China’s steel export,” said Koji Kakigi, the federation’s chairman, as quoted by Reuters.
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Trump Praises Tariff Tool
As the Office of the United States Trade Representative kicked off public hearings on proposed Section 301 tariffs worth $16 billion, President Trump again affirmed his stance on the trade tool, tweeting “Tariffs are the greatest!” on Tuesday morning.
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