Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 15555
Reading Time:about 23 minutes
The U.S. Department of Commerce has begun an investigation into whether imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China are being unfairly subsidized by the Chinese government. This investigation was prompted by a petition from U.S. producers claiming these imports harm the domestic industry. The investigation will determine if subsidies are present and if they cause material injury to U.S. producers. The International Trade Commission (ITC) will also look into whether these imports harm domestic production.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government is checking if boxes from China are getting unfair help from the Chinese government that hurts American companies. They want to figure out if this help is causing problems for people making boxes in the U.S.