China's wind tower makers expect limited impact from US tariffs

Chinese tower manufacturers will move production to limit the impact of US tariffs

Chinese wind tower manufacturers say overseas factories under construction will limit the impact of US import tariffs on their future business.

The US Department of Commerce announced on 30 May that it will introduce countervailing duties (CVDs) of up to 26% on Chinese wind tower imports after a preliminary investigation into unfair subsidies.

The ruling will be followed by a decision on whether the firms have also been dumping product in the US, to be announced in the third quarter.

However, Shanghai-based Taisheng Wind and Suzhou-based Titan Wind Energy claim in statements that they will see limited damage from the combined import duties.

Taisheng, subject to CVD duties of 19.87%, says construction of…

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