Malaysia Ferrosilicon Faces US Countervailing Duties for Unfair Subsidies
Published Date: 3/28/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says Malaysian ferrosilicon makers got unfair government help in 2023, so now extra taxes will apply to their products. This means U.S. buyers might pay more, and Malaysian exporters will feel the pinch starting soon. The move aims to keep things fair for American businesses and workers.
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Countervailing duties on Malaysian ferrosilicon
The Department of Commerce found that Malaysian ferrosilicon producers received countervailable subsidies during the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and extra taxes (countervailing duties) will apply to ferrosilicon imports from Malaysia. If you buy ferrosilicon in the U.S., those extra duties may raise the price you pay. The action is a final affirmative determination by Commerce.
Malaysian exporters face higher export costs
Malaysian producers and exporters of ferrosilicon are being found to have received unfair government help during January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, so they will face extra taxes on exports to the U.S. Those exporters will likely pay more or see reduced sales to U.S. buyers because of the countervailing duties.
Aims to protect U.S. businesses and workers
The Commerce Department says the countervailing duty action is intended to keep trade fair for American businesses and workers. If the duties limit unfairly subsidized imports, U.S. firms and workers in related industries may face less competition from subsidized Malaysian producers.
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