US progressing probe into Thai truck & bus tire imports

Washington - The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to continue an investigation into the dumping of truck & bus tires originating from Thailand.

In a vote 30 Nov, the ITC determined that there is a “reasonable indication” that the local industry is materially injured as the imported tires are “allegedly sold in the US at less than fair value.”

Following the affirmative determination, the US Department of Commerce will continue its investigation of imports of truck and bus tires from Thailand.

First preliminary antidumping duty determination is due on or about 25 March 2024, said ITC in a 30 Nov statement.

The ITC opened its inquiry into Thai TBR tires in October, following a petition by United Steelworkers (USW) trade union. (ERJ report)

According to the trade union, Chinese tire makers doubled their investment in the southeast Asian country over a two-year period between the years 2020 and 2022.