Polyvinyl Alcohol From China and Japan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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The U.S. International Trade Commission is speeding up its review to decide if special taxes on polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan should continue. This affects companies that make or sell this material in the U.S. The review started on June 5, 2026, and could impact prices and trade rules soon.
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