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U.S. antidumping duties on shrimp imported from Thailand

Summary:
The case happened because US shrimpers call for end GSP. The largest seafood associations in the US tried to lobby campaign in Washington to cut generalized system of preference (GSP) privileges to Thailand. They want the US congress to look into Thailand’s business practices. They said “Thai shrimp imports have been a serious problem for us and shrimp farmers across the US for years, and we need to bring attention to the issue and the country’s business practices.” However, Thailand is already undertaking action to the WTO against the US for this action.
Mr. Somsak Paneet, president of the Thai Shrimp Association, said that the cancellation of GSP privilege will affect not only on shrimp export but also other industries such as garments and jewelry. Unfortunately, it becomes more complicate since the United States Trade Representative (USTR) put Thailand to its Priority Watch Lists.
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