China's Cheap Golf Carts? US Probes Dumping on Low-Speed Rides
Published Date: 1/30/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says some low-speed personal transportation vehicles from China might be sold here for less than they should be, which could hurt American businesses. They’re taking a closer look and delaying the final decision while keeping some temporary rules in place. If you’re involved, now’s the time to speak up before the final call!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Preliminary dumping finding for LSPTVs
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that certain low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from the People’s Republic of China were sold in the United States at less than fair value during the period of investigation, October 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. Commerce has invited interested parties to comment on this preliminary determination.
Final decision delayed; provisional measures kept
Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending provisional measures while it continues the investigation, so temporary rules affecting imports of these LSPTVs remain in place during the delay.
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