Philippines: The Department of Trade and Industry has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that it is starting a preliminary investigation to examine whether increased imports of cement is causing or threatening to cause serious injury to the local industry. The cement covered by the investigation is classified under AHTN Codes 2523.2990 and 2523.9000, according to the Manila Bulletin newspaper. The investigation will look at 2013 - 2017. The ministry has cited the Safeguards Measures Act as part of its probe.
Filipino government raises cement import investigation with World Trade Organization
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