The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an inquiry to see if standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico, completed in the U.S. using low-carbon steel wire made in Mexico, is bypassing existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders. This investigation responds to requests from several U.S. companies concerned about this matter. The inquiry will look into whether the final assembly or completion process in the U.S. is minor and the impact of this on the product's overall value. The Commerce Department will gather information from producers and exporters in Mexico and issue initial findings within 150 days.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Department of Commerce is checking to see if making wire mesh in the U.S. using parts from Mexico is a tricky way to avoid taxes that are meant to stop unfair pricing. They want to make sure everything is done fairly and will look into it by asking questions from both Mexico and U.S. companies.