US Shields Silicon Makers from Laos and Angola Imports
Published Date: 4/9/2026
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Summary
The U.S. found that cheap silicon metal from Laos and Angola is hurting American companies because it’s being sold at unfairly low prices or getting government help. So, the government is stepping in to protect U.S. businesses by keeping an eye on these imports. Thailand’s silicon metal isn’t causing problems, so no action there. These changes started after investigations in 2025 and could affect prices and trade rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Laos Imports Found Unfairly Priced
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that silicon metal imports from Laos (HTS 2804.69.10 and 2804.69.50) were sold in the United States at less than fair value and were subsidized by the government of Laos. The Commission determined a U.S. industry is materially injured; the investigations began April 24, 2025 and the Commission filed its determination on April 6, 2026.
Angola Imports Threaten U.S. Industry
The Commission determined that imports of silicon metal from Angola sold at less than fair value threaten material injury to a U.S. industry. The investigations were instituted April 24, 2025 and the Commission filed its final determination on April 6, 2026.
Thailand Countervailing Probe Terminated
The Commission found that imports of silicon metal from Thailand found by Commerce to be subsidized are negligible and terminated the countervailing duty investigation concerning Thailand. This determination was completed and filed on April 6, 2026.
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