US trailer group pursues duty investigation on trailers and components

The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition (ATMC) has filed broad antidumping and countervailing duty petitions covering not only van-type trailers and semi-trailers used to transport goods, but other non-van-type trailers/semi-trailers as well as parts and subassemblies.

Any antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD rates established in this case would apply on top of existing Section 232 derivative tariffs, including the 50% duty rate on the aluminum content contained within van-type trailers approved mid-year, meaning importers would face both the national security duty and the company/country-specific trade-remedy rates.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.