Dang, That Aluminum Extrusion Case Just Won’t Die!

Written by Susan Kohn Ross The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted finding there was no harm to the U.S. industry. Their report was published – seen here – on November 22, 2024. That case has now been appealed to the Court of International Trade. The good news is this activity does not overturn the liquidation instructions given to CBP by Commerce which call for … Continue reading Dang, That Aluminum Extrusion Case Just Won’t Die!

Solar Flare-up with China

Solar power plant panels with sun rays and blue sky
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By Susan Kohn Ross

Two actions took place at the end of last week which heighten concerns that a trade war with China could be ever more likely. First, there was the preliminary decision in the solar panels 201 case. Then, we had the additional sanctions imposed by the President on North Korea.

The 201 solar panel case began when Suniva Inc. and SolarWorld Americas Inc. filed their cases before the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) in April and May 2017. These actions are, of course, in addition to the antidumping and countervailing duties currently being imposed on these products from China. Continue reading “Solar Flare-up with China”