The Department of Commerce is delaying the final decision on the investigation of copper pipes and tubes from Vietnam, which are suspected of being sold at unfairly low prices in the U.S. market. Initially set to conclude sooner, the decision is postponed until June 16, 2021, following requests from both the exporters and the American Copper Tube Coalition. These parties also requested that provisional measures against these imports be extended from four to six months. The preliminary investigation results were affirmative, prompting this extension to ensure fair trade practices.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Commerce is taking more time to decide if copper pipes coming from Vietnam are sold too cheaply in the U.S. and is looking into this until June 16, 2021. They are also extending special rules for another two months to make sure everything is fair for everyone involved.