Folder Fiasco Fizzles: Hearing Canceled on Cambodian Imports
Published Date: 8/6/2025
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The U.S. International Trade Commission has canceled the hearing on whether to add extra taxes on paper file folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka. The main group involved asked to skip the hearing but will still answer questions in writing by August 12, 2025. This change speeds up the process and affects importers and domestic folder makers watching these trade rules.
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