Dumping Investigations Start on Trailers from Canada, China, Mexico
Published Date: 1/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is starting investigations into whether van-type trailers from Canada, China, and Mexico are being sold unfairly cheap in the U.S. This affects trailer makers like Great Dane and Wabash National, who asked for these checks to protect their business. The investigations kicked off on January 20, 2026, and could lead to extra taxes on these imports to keep things fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Investigations Initiated on Imports
On January 20, 2026, the Department of Commerce initiated less‑than‑fair‑value investigations into van‑type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, the People’s Republic of China, and Mexico to determine whether those imports are sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
Estimated Dumping Margins Listed
The initiation notice includes estimated dumping margins based on the petition: Canada—132.80 percent; Mexico—88.58 to 161.87 percent; China (Türkiye surrogate)—166.64 to 198.26 percent; China (Brazil surrogate)—98.82 to 214.61 percent; China (Mexico surrogate)—87.57 to 130.86 percent.
Domestic Trailer Makers Secured Initiation
The petitions were filed on behalf of the domestic industry by the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition (members: Great Dane LLC, Stoughton Trailers LLC, and Wabash National Corporation), and Commerce found that the petitioner demonstrated sufficient industry support and initiated the investigations.
China NME Rules and Separate‑Rate Rule
Commerce treats China as a non‑market economy for this investigation; Chinese exporters must submit a separate‑rate application (due 21 days after publication of the initiation notice) and respond to quantity‑and‑value questionnaires by 5:00 p.m. ET on February 3, 2026 to be considered. Commerce also will apply combination rates tied to specific exporter‑producer combinations.
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