Five-Year Check on Chinese Small Engine Import Duties Begins
Published Date: 4/1/2026
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The U.S. International Trade Commission is checking if stopping special taxes on small vertical shaft engines from China would hurt American businesses again. If you’re involved in making or selling these engines, you need to share your thoughts by May 1, 2026. This review helps decide if the extra costs on imports should stay to protect U.S. jobs and companies.
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