As ITC mulls effectiveness of washer safeguards, U.S. companies defend them
As the U.S. International Trade Commission conducts a midterm review of sweeping restrictions placed on imports of large residential washers, U.S. companies are arguing that while the remedies have not led to the growth they expected due to “headwinds,” they should not be modified. Because the safeguard measures have been in place for 18 months, the ITC must assess the effects the measures are having on the industry and other factors under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974...