Feds Speed Up Review of Chinese Citric Acid Tariff Fate
Published Date: 3/26/2026
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is speeding up reviews to decide if tariffs on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China should stay or go. This affects American businesses that make or sell these products and could impact prices or trade rules soon. The review started on March 6, 2026, and aims to protect U.S. industries from unfair competition.
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Expedited review of China citrates tariffs
On March 6, 2026 the U.S. International Trade Commission began expedited five-year reviews of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China to decide whether those orders should be revoked or continued. This process targets U.S. businesses that make or sell these products and could affect trade rules or prices depending on the review outcome; the Commission may extend the review period by up to 90 days.
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