US Trade Representative Publishes Notice of Proposed Restrictions on Steel Wire Garment Hangers from China

Summary

The US Trade Representative has announced a proposed measure to restrict imports of steel wire garment hangers from China, citing market disruption to domestic producers, and invites public comment and a public hearing.

Original source language: Federal Register — Trade RepresentativeOpen original release →

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