TURKISH CHERRIES BLAMED FOR SELLING AT LESS THAN FAIR VALUE IN US...
The U.S. Department of Commerce ruled against Turkey in its anti-dumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on imports of dried tart cherries from the country, saying it found Turkish exporters had sold dried tart cherries in the U.S. at less than fair value. The department announced it finalized the investigation on Friday in line with complaints and petitions filed by a Dried Tart Cherry Trade Committee of various American firms in the industry. The department's decision will be evaluated by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on or around Jan. 21, 2020, read the statement. If the ITC makes affirmative final injury determinations, additional customs duties might be imposed on Turkish cherries. If the ITC makes negative final determinations of injury, the investigations will be terminated and no orders will be issued. "The U.S. Department of Commerce announced affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty inve...