The United States International Trade Commission is starting an investigation to determine if U.S. industry is harmed by imported lattice-boom crawler cranes from Japan being sold at unfairly low prices. This action was initiated by a petition from The Manitowoc Company, Inc., and a preliminary decision is expected by May 27, 2025, unless the Department of Commerce extends the deadline. Interested parties must file to participate in the investigation by specific dates, and public and proprietary information will have rules for handling and access. The investigation follows the rules set out in the Tariff Act of 1930.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government is checking if big cranes from Japan are being sold too cheaply, which might hurt American businesses, and they will decide what to do by the end of May 2025.