Chinese Solar Cell Producers Say ITA AD Investigation Is Arbitrary, Results-Oriented
A statement by a coalition of 14 Chinese solar panel companies said the International Trade Administration did not protect the rights and interests of Chinese companies during the investigation of solar cells from China, which according to the coalition is arbitrary and results oriented. In particular, said the coalition, the companies’ production costs were particularly distorted in the investigation, in which preliminary AD rates of 31.14% to 249.96% were announced on May 16. Xinhua’s report said the Chinese companies hope the ITA will correct the incorrect and unjust acts committed against these companies in later antidumping investigations.
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Xinhua’s report noted that the investigation has already begun affecting Chinese companies. Worried about the influence of the preliminary decision made by the U.S., Chinese solar cell company Phono Solar Technology reduced PV product exports to the U.S. as of April, according to Yuan Quan, deputy director of sales for the company, and has begun to explore the domestic market.
(See ITT's Online Archives 12052437 for summary of the ITA's preliminary determination in solar cells from China (A-570-979).)