

<head> Tipster Topic Description

<num> Number: 005

<dom> Domain: International Economics

<title> Topic: Dumping Charges


<desc> Description:

The U.S. or the EC charges Japan with dumping a product on any market
and/or takes action against Japan for proven or suspected dumping.


<narr> Narrative:

To be relevant, a document must discuss current charges made by the
U.S. or the EC against Japan for dumping a product on the U.S., EC, or
any third-country market, and/or action(s) taken by the U.S. or the EC
against Japan for proven or suspected dumping.  The product must be
identified.


<con> Concept(s):

1.  dumping

2.  duties, tariffs, anti-dumping measures, punitive trade sanctions,
protective penalties

3.  below market, unfair, predatory pricing

4.  Commerce Department, International Trade Commission (ITC),
European Community (EC), Common Market

5.  ruling, charges, investigation


<fac> Factor(s):

<nat> Nationality: U.S.

<nat> Nationality: EC

<nat> Nationality: Japan

<time> Time: Current

</fac>


<def> Definition(s):

Dumping - A term used in international trade, meaning to sell a
product in export markets below the selling price for the same product
in domestic markets.  Rules created by countries to protect themselves
from this practice are called anti-dumping laws.  Additional tariffs
that may be imposed on imports that have been dumped are called
dumping duties.