US Slaps Back at Cheap Silicon from Laos and Angola
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. found that cheap silicon metal from Laos and Angola is hurting American companies, so it’s taking action to protect them. Imports from Laos are both unfairly priced and subsidized, while Angola’s imports are sold below fair value. Thailand’s imports aren’t a big problem, so that case is closed. These changes could affect prices and trade starting soon, helping U.S. producers stay strong.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Laos Silicon Found Dumped and Subsidized
The Commission determined on April 6, 2026 that imports of silicon metal from Laos (HTS subheadings 2804.69.10 and 2804.69.50) were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and were subsidized by the government of Laos. The Commission found a U.S. industry is materially injured by those Laos imports following Commerce’s preliminary findings published February 23, 2026.
Angola Imports Found Sold Below Fair Value
The Commission determined on April 6, 2026 that imports of silicon metal from Angola are sold in the United States at less than fair value and that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by those Angola imports. Commerce published its related preliminary LTFV findings on February 23, 2026.
Thailand Countervailing Case Terminated
The Commission determined on April 6, 2026 that imports of silicon metal from Thailand found by Commerce to be subsidized are negligible, and the Commission terminated the countervailing duty investigation concerning Thailand. Commerce’s related notices were published February 23, 2026.
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