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TRA proposes new anti-dumping duty on Chinese excavators up to 83.5%

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed a new anti-dumping measure on imports of excavators from China to the UK, ranging from 33.03% to 83.5%. The TRA has found that UK producers are being significantly undercut by dumped imports, with Chinese exporters undercutting UK prices by 23.39%. The measure, which could benefit UK excavator producers by up to £3.4m annually, applies to excavators weighing 11-80 tonnes. Interested parties have until 16 December 2024 to comment on the Statement of Essential Facts.

WTO DSB addresses new panel requests and ongoing Appellate Body impasse

The World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) has addressed several key issues in its recent meeting. The DSB has agreed to establish a compliance panel requested by the EU regarding Colombia's anti-dumping duties on frozen fries. Indonesia's request for a panel on EU anti-dumping measures on fatty acids was blocked by the EU. The DSB also noted the EU's request to suspend concessions against the US in the ripe olives dispute. Despite calls from 130 members, the Appellate Body appointments remain blocked, though progress in dispute settlement reform discussions was acknowledged.

Weekly roundup of HMRC import, export and customs guidance—25 November 2024

Details of updates to HMRC import, export and customs guidance for the period from 19 to 25 November 2024

European Commission challenges China's brandy tariffs at WTO

The European Commission has formally requested consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding China's provisional anti-dumping measures on EU brandy imports. The Commission asserts that China's actions contravene WTO rules, citing a lack of evidence for threat to China's brandy industry, absence of causal link between alleged threat and EU imports, and insufficient grounds for case initiation. This move marks the first step in WTO dispute settlement procedures. Failing a satisfactory resolution, the EU may seek a WTO panel ruling on the matter. China was given 10 days to respond.

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