Mexico announced on December 28th that it will impose nearly 80% tariffs on some steel imported from China. Local producers have reported that the presence of Chinese steel manufacturers has restricted their production.

According to the statement, the tariff also applies to some cold-rolled steel plates exported from Vietnam, but if these enterprises can prove that these steel plates come from countries outside of China, the tariff can be waived.

Suppress China! Multiple countries conducting anti-dumping investigations

Argentina makes preliminary anti-dumping decisions on zipper products from China and takes temporary measures

On December 4, 2023, the Argentine Ministry of Economy issued Announcement No. 1672 of 2023 in the official daily newspaper, imposing anti-dumping sanctions on zipper products originating from China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Peru

An ad valorem tax of 117.83% FOB on Chinese zippers, and 314.29%, 279.89%, and 104% on Indian, Indonesian, and Peruvian products, respectively. The announcement shall take effect from the date of publication and be valid for 4 months.

This is not the first time Mexico has raised taxes on Chinese exports. In August, Mexico raised import tariffs on some goods from China and other countries that have not signed free trade agreements with it to 25%.

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China, the total amount of steel exported from China to Mexico from January to November this year was 1.276 million tons, an increase of 39.8% compared to the same period last year.

Colombia launches anti-dumping investigation on aluminum extruded materials from China

The Colombian tax codes for the products involved are 7604.21.00.00, 7604.29.10.00, 7604.29.20.00, and 7608.20.00.00. The anti-dumping investigation period in this case is from September 22, 2022 to September 21, 2023.

The United States makes a preliminary ruling on anti-dumping and anti subsidy investigations against paper shopping bags in China

Saudi Arabia initiates anti-dumping investigations on PVC coated textiles or fabric products imported from China and South Korea