The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) concluded that the U.S. industry is not harmed by the imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea, even though they have been sold at less than fair value. This investigation began after a petition was filed by the Coalition Against Korean Cigarettes in December 2019. The final phase of the investigation included a public hearing conducted via video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commission's decision and detailed views are documented in USITC Publication 5151, issued on January 25, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The US International Trade Commission looked into cigarettes from Korea and decided they are not hurting the American industry, even though they were sold for less money than they were worth. Some members of the Commission did not agree, but the document doesn’t explain why.