Supply Chain Research

The U.S. ITC will investigate alleged dumping of strontium chromate from Austria and France. There’s been relatively few standalone investigations in the past three months as petitioners await the outcome of other Trump administration trade efforts including negotiations with the EU. Seaborne imports of the chemical, used in the metal coatings, plastics and fireworks industries, surged 81% higher in the 12 months to August 31 and hit a record high in July. That’s been due more to shipments from Germany (69% higher to reach 42% of the total) than those from Austria (admittedly up 7x on a ...