On Friday, the International Trade Commission (ITC) announced its final decision in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China. Congressman Rick W. Allen of Georgia’s 12th District responded to the decision with a statement.
“I applaud this ruling from the ITC to impose strict antidumping duties and enforce our trade remedy laws. China’s adversarial and unfair trade practices have harmed domestic manufacturers like Club Car and E-Z-GO for far too long,” said Congressman Allen. He emphasized that domestic LSPTV producers can now compete on equal terms globally.
Craig Scanlon, President and CEO of Club Car, stated, “This final determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission is a clear win for fair competition and the thousands of American jobs that power our industry.” He expressed gratitude towards Congressman Allen for his leadership throughout the process.
Rob Scholl, President and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles, also appreciated Congressman Allen’s support. “We are thankful for Congressman Allen’s support of our industry,” he said, highlighting how this determination will protect American jobs.
A timeline provided in the release outlines significant actions taken by Congressman Allen over recent months. These include sending letters to key officials such as then-Ambassador Katherine Tai and Secretary Gina Raimondo advocating for U.S. producers’ interests against unfair Chinese trade practices.
The background section details findings by the U.S. Department of Commerce last month that led to antidumping and countervailing duty orders against Chinese imports sold at unfairly low prices or subsidized rates. These measures are expected to remain in place for at least five years with possible future adjustments.
Congressman Allen plans to continue monitoring compliance with these trade measures to prevent illegal practices such as tariff avoidance or circumvention by foreign producers or U.S. importers.
