US Hits Chinese Ceramic Abrasives with Duties to Shield Jobs
Published Date: 9/24/2025
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The U.S. has decided that cheap sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China are hurting American businesses because they're sold at unfairly low prices and get government help in China. This means import duties will likely increase to protect U.S. companies like Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics. These changes kick in soon, aiming to level the playing field and support American jobs and industry.
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