By Craig Tarasoff
The United Steelworkers (USW) and four domestic paper companies
have filed suit against Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal for
importing underpriced uncoated paper. The union filed anti-dumping petitions
against the foreign importers, alleging that the imports were materially
injuring or threatening injury to the domestic industry, citing the most recent
loss of 2,500 jobs. Anti-dumping suits arise when foreign suppliers export
materials at artificial costs far below those that can be produced
domestically. In the first three quarters of 2014, imports from the five named
countries accounted for 21% of US consumption. The petition seeks to impose a
duty on these imports to counteract the illegal dumping of product into the United
States. The decision to move forward with the case is an important step to
promote fair trade. More information can
be found at the USW website.
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