US Slaps Down Cheap Chinese and Turkish Brake Drums
Published Date: 8/7/2025
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Summary
The U.S. found that brake drums from China and Turkey are being sold here at unfairly low prices and with government help, hurting American makers like Webb Wheel Products. Because of this, the government will take action to protect U.S. businesses starting now. This means import rules and possible extra costs for these brake drums could change soon.
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Brake drums found dumped and subsidized
On August 4, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that imports of brake drums from China and Turkey were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and were subsidized, and that a U.S. industry is materially injured. The investigation was instituted June 20, 2024 and a public hearing was held June 17, 2025. The Commission named Webb Wheel Products, Inc. in the petition as a U.S. maker that has been hurt.
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