In what ways can the Court of International Trade help domestic industries compete with imports?
Imported goods may pose a threat to domestic industries by competing unfairly. Two common issues raised against importers are that the imported goods were either dumped on the American market at an unfair price or that the goods benefited unduly from a foreign subsidy. Both claims stem from difficulty competing with low-priced foreign goods. Parties injured by either of these activities can bring the matter before the International Trade Commission. This body may impose antidumping or countervailing duties to bring up the price of the imports to aid the domestic producers. The Court of International Trade reviews final ITC decisions. The court may also review negative determinations by the government body that the domestic party suffered no material injury. The court will review appeals from negative determinations to find whether the government investigated the following factors: • The change in volume of dumped or subsidized imports • The effect of the imports on prices in the domest
