On November 13, the US Department of Commerce announced the initiation of double - anti investigations into hard gelatin capsules imported from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. This action was launched in response to an application submitted by the US company Lonza Greenwood LLC on October 28, mainly involving products under US Customs codes 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010. The US International Trade Commission is expected to make a preliminary ruling on industry injury no later than December 9, 2024. If it is determined that the imported products under investigation have caused material injury or threat to the US domestic industry, the US Department of Commerce will continue the investigation, and is expected to make a preliminary counter - vailing ruling on January 17, 2025, and a preliminary anti - dumping ruling on April 2, 2025.

Subsequently, on November 18, the US Department of Commerce again announced the initiation of double - anti investigations into overhead door torsion springs imported from China and India. The investigation was launched in response to an application submitted by the US companies IDC Group, Inc., Iowa Spring Manufacturing, Inc., and Service Spring Corp. on October 29, mainly involving products under US Customs codes 7320.20.5020, 7320.20.5045, and 7320.20.5060. The US International Trade Commission is expected to make a preliminary ruling on industry injury no later than December 13, 2024. If it is determined that the import of products under investigation has caused material injury or threat to the US domestic industry, the US Department of Commerce will continue in - depth investigation, and is expected to make a preliminary counter - vailing ruling on January 22, 2025, and a preliminary anti - dumping ruling on April 7, 2025.

At the same time, Australia has also joined the ranks of trade investigations against China. On November 15, the Australian Anti - Dumping Commission issued Announcement No. 2024/093, announcing the initiation of double - anti investigations into hot - rolled steel coils imported from China. This investigation was launched in response to an application submitted by the Australian domestic company BlueScope Steel Limited. The products under investigation include hot - rolled coil steel (including sheets) of all thicknesses, with or without embossed patterns (commonly known as checkered steel plates), whether or not containing alloys, unclad, unplated, or uncoated (except for oil coatings). Steel plate products and flat steel bars are not within the scope of the investigation. The Australian Customs codes of the products under investigation are 7208.10.00.31, 7208.25.00.32, 7208.26.00.33, 7208.27.00.34, 7208.36.00.35, 7208.37.00.36, 7208.38.00.37, 7208.39.00.38, 7208.40.00.39, 7208.53.00.42, 7208.54.00.43, 7208.90.00.30, 7211.14.00.40, 7211.19.00.41, 7225.30.00.17, 7225.40.00.22, 7225.40.00.24, 7226.91.00.67. The period of the anti - dumping investigation is from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and the period of the injury investigation starts from October 1, 2020. The Australian Anti - Dumping Commission is expected to complete the basic facts report no later than March 5, 2025, and submit the final ruling report to the Minister of Industry and Science on April 22, 2025.

Industry experts said that the continuous launch of these double - anti investigations reflects the rising trend of global trade protectionism, which may have an adverse impact on Chinas related export industries. Affected enterprises should attach great importance to it, closely monitor the progress of the investigations, and actively prepare countermeasures, including collecting favorable evidence and seeking legal support.

Industry experts said that the continuous initiation of these “double - anti” investigations reflects the rising trend of global trade protectionism, which may have an adverse impact on Chinas relevant export industries. Affected enterprises should attach great importance to it, closely monitor the progress of the investigations, and actively prepare countermeasures, including collecting favorable evidence and seeking legal support.

At the same time, enterprises engaged in trade with the United States and Australia should conduct risk management in advance, assess potential market changes and policy risks, and adjust their export strategies to reduce possible losses. Relevant government departments should also actively intervene, communicate with the other parties through diplomatic channels, and strive to maintain a fair and just international trade environment.

Experts also suggest that under the current complex and changeable international trade situation, enterprises should continuously improve their competitiveness, improve the compliance system, ensure product quality and service levels, so as to enhance their risk resistance in the international market.

In short, the recent trade frictions remind us that the global trade environment is full of uncertainties. Enterprises and the government need to work together to actively respond to challenges, seek diversified markets and partners, and achieve sustainable development.