Empty Capsules from India Face Full Trade Wrath
Published Date: 4/1/2025
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Summary
The U.S. says some Indian makers of hard empty capsules are getting unfair government help. This could mean extra taxes on those capsules to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. The final decision will line up with related trade checks and covers sales from April 2023 to March 2024.
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