Mexichem Drops China Lithium Chemical Trade Complaint Abruptly
Published Date: 4/23/2026
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Summary
The company Mexichem Fluor Inc. has decided to stop its complaints about unfair trade practices involving lithium hexafluorophosphate from China. Because of this, the U.S. government won’t start any investigations or add extra taxes on these imports. This means businesses and buyers can keep trading without new fees or delays starting April 14, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Antidumping/CVD Investigations Discontinued
On April 14, 2026, Mexichem Fluor Inc. withdrew its petitions about lithium hexafluorophosphate from China. The Department of Commerce did not initiate investigations under sections 702(c) and 732(c) of the Tariff Act, and the U.S. International Trade Commission discontinued its preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-790 and 731-TA-1778).
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