Global automakers urge an end to coated sheet dumping duties

摘要

THE STEEL INDUSTRY and one of its major customer groups are at it again-over trade.A coalition of American and Japanese automakers wants to end penalty tariffs on certain types of coated steel,saying the protections are outdated and make it difficult for them to remain competitive in the global motor vehicle marketplace.The steel industry wants the tariffs to stay in place for another five years.A final decision will be made later in October by the U.S.International Trade Commission(ITC).