The US Department of Commerce is investigating possible aluminum dumping by 15 countries, including Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. The inquiry began on October 4, 2023. The Department received complaints about these countries. The complaints also include China, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, and Vietnam. The U.S. Aluminum […]
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