Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
December 21, 2015
The news today (late today) is all about the antidumping Preliminary Determination announcement made by the U.S. Department of Commerce. China hit hard (they don’t participate as they think they are going to get hit no matter what), Taiwan nothing and the others (Korea, India and Italy) were hit with modest AD duties.
The battle is not over and these are not the final numbers. We still have US DOC Final Determinations and the ITC Final Ruling which will both come in late spring 2016. Understanding these rulings and how they will impact your business is part of our Leadership Summit Conference which I hope you are all planning on attending… If not, call me (800-432-3475) and I will give you a dozen reasons or more on why your company would be well served in attending. Early bird rates have been extended to January 9th.
A reminder that we will not publish an Executive level newsletter until next Tuesday due to the Christmas Holidays. We will publish a Premium issue tomorrow (Wednesday).
I may also publish a single special article with more information about the CORE (corrosion resistant) AD ruling and what it means either tomorrow or shortly after Christmas.
Enjoy the Christmas Holidays with family and friends.
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