Member Alert: Aluminum Sheet Case Update and Webinar on Tues., Jan 16
Please join the NMMA federal government affairs team for a special webinar on Tuesday, January 16 at 11:30am Eastern regarding an important developing trade issue that could impact your business. Attorneys from the law firm Mowry & Grimson will also participate. This will be a great opportunity for NMMA members to learn about the case and how you can become involved.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
TIME: 11:30 EASTERN
REGISTER: Please click here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3253388224283443713
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
BACKGROUND & UPDATE:
The International Trade Commission ("ITC") recently held a hearing regarding imports of Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet ("CAAS"), a crucial issue for the recreational boating industry. If the Administration chooses, it could impose up to a 60 percent import duty on Chinese aluminum — a significant price burden on manufacturers. NMMA testified at the recent hearing, and submitted an official brief.
The next step will be for the Department of Commerce ("DOC") to investigate specific exporters in China, and they will request information regarding pricing and alleged subsidies to calculate a tariff that will be applied to those exports. At the end of the DOC process, the ITC will reexamine the domestic industry.
Here is the latest FAQ on this issue and here is a detailed update and timeline.
Please contact Nicole Vasilaros, Vice President, Federal and Legal Affairs, with questions: [email protected].