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September 13, 2009

Kirk: Why tariffs were necessary -- and how they were determined

Why did President Barack Obama impose substantial tariffs on consumer tire imports from China? According to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk, the White House was fulfilling a "trade enforcement pledge."

Tags: Chinese tire imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama, USW

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A 35% tariff on certain Chinese-made passenger and light truck tires will go into effect this month.
September 12, 2009

President sets first-year tire tariffs at 35%

Additional tariffs of 35%, 30% and 25%, respectively, have been imposed on Chinese consumer tire imports for the next three years. The 35% tariff will go into effect for 12 months beginning Sept. 26, 2009.

Tags: B.O.B., Chinese tire imports, GITI Tire, International Trade Commission, President Obama, USW

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Will extra tariffs on Chinese tire imports force companies to source product from other countries?
September 10, 2009

Trade alliance, TBC comment on possible tariffs

More industry participants are voicing their opinions as the deadline for President Barack Obama's decision on Chinese consumer tire imports draws near.

Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama, USW

September 9, 2009

A solution to the Chinese tire import controversy?

Chinese consumer tire imports are the hottest topic in the tire industry, and President Barack Obama finds himself in the hot seat.

Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama

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September 4, 2009

Guess what China thinks about tire tariffs?

Two weeks from now, by Sept. 17, we will know what President Barack Obama thinks of Chinese consumer tire imports.

Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, Lori's Listening, President Obama, USW

August 21, 2009

Toyo comes out against proposed tariffs

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. has not taken a position on the United States International Trade Commission's (ITC's) view that consumer tire imports from China have caused a "market disruption." However, it is against additional tariffs recomended by the commission.

Tags: Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama

August 17, 2009

Tariffs will negatively affect jobs, says economist

Chinese consumer tire imports may or may not have additional tariffs imposed on them soon. The Office of the United States Trade Representative has listened to both sides, and recommendations to President Obama will follow.

Tags: Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama, Tire tariffs

August 12, 2009

Chinese tire imports: an exporter's viewpoint

Tire Group International Inc., a tire exporter based in Miami, Fla., has its own perspective on the United States International Trade Commission's proposal to impose heavy tariffs on Chinese consumer tire imports.

Tags: Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, Tire tariffs

August 9, 2009

Government researches Chinese tire import case

The issue of whether to implement the United States International Trade Commission's proposal of tariffs on consumer tire imports from China is being reviewed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Tags: Chinese tire imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama, Private brand tires, USW

July 8, 2009

B.O.B. blog asks, 'What's in a tier?'

Our tire tier system sure is complicated, as Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich points out in his latest blog.

Tags: B.O.B., International Trade Commission

July 6, 2009

B.O.B. blog takes on tariffs on China imports

A lot is being written on the International Trade Commission's proposal to greatly increase tariffs on consumer imports from China. Some, like the United Steelworkers, are for it. Others are against it.

Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, International Trade Commission

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July 6, 2009

Coalition: 'Duties would make tires non-competitive'

An executive from a member of the American Coalition for Free Trade in Tires says the duties that the United States International Trade Commission wants to apply to certain consumer tire imports from China would make the tires "non-competitive."

Tags: Chinese tire imports, Del-Nat Tire Corp., Dunlap & Kyle Co., International Trade Commission

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