Key Notes:

  • The GAO publicly released an audit to address concerns that domestic industries “may sometimes file [AD/CVD] petitions without merit to obstruct domestic market competition.”
  • In its audit, the GAO analyzed the process administered by federal agencies to impose AD/CVD orders.
  • The GAO concluded that the agency process for obtaining these orders, as well as its features, impose sufficient controls to ensure petitions are not meritless and contain accurate and complete information.

On January 9, 2023, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) publicly released a performance audit scrutinizing the “process design” for the imposition of antidumping and/or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) tariffs jointly administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). The audit addressed concerns from critics claiming that domestic industries “may sometimes file petitions without merit to obstruct domestic market competition.”

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Photo of David M. Schwartz David M. Schwartz

David is the leader of Thompson Hine’s International Trade practice group and a member of the firm’s International Committee. He advises clients on the risks and opportunities presented by U.S. international trade laws and regulations and international trade agreements. He focuses on antidumping…

David is the leader of Thompson Hine’s International Trade practice group and a member of the firm’s International Committee. He advises clients on the risks and opportunities presented by U.S. international trade laws and regulations and international trade agreements. He focuses on antidumping (AD), countervailing duty (CVD) and safeguard litigation, international trade policy, and cross-border compliance issues affecting goods, services, technology and investments that involve transportation, customs, export controls, economic sanctions, anti-boycott and anti-bribery laws and regulations.

Photo of Michelle Li Michelle Li

Michelle focuses her practice on assisting clients in a wide range of industries with trade remedy proceedings. Her experience includes representing clients before the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Court of International Trade, and U.S. Court of Appeals for…

Michelle focuses her practice on assisting clients in a wide range of industries with trade remedy proceedings. Her experience includes representing clients before the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Court of International Trade, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She also advises on import entry clearance and other customs and importation issues involving food, drug, medical, and tobacco products regulated by the FDA and consumer products regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Photo of Kerem Bilge Kerem Bilge

Kerem advises U.S. and foreign clients on a broad range of international trade and customs matters. He represents clients in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings before U.S. government agencies and courts. Kerem also assists clients with import compliance, including identifying risks and developing…

Kerem advises U.S. and foreign clients on a broad range of international trade and customs matters. He represents clients in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings before U.S. government agencies and courts. Kerem also assists clients with import compliance, including identifying risks and developing strategies to remain compliant with U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements.

Photo of Aaron C. Mandelbaum Aaron C. Mandelbaum

Aaron focuses his practice on advising clients on compliance with international economic sanctions, export controls, and U.S. import laws and regulations. He is also involved in assisting clients with complex cross-border transactions, anti-dumping and countervailing duty litigation, utilization of international and preferential trade…

Aaron focuses his practice on advising clients on compliance with international economic sanctions, export controls, and U.S. import laws and regulations. He is also involved in assisting clients with complex cross-border transactions, anti-dumping and countervailing duty litigation, utilization of international and preferential trade agreements, and customs classifications. Most recently, Aaron has counseled clients navigating requirements under the Export Administration Regulations.